Aussie partnership produces superconductor
20 April, 2016A research agreement between Siemens, Queensland University of Technology and the Australian Government's Defence Science and Technology group has produced prototype high-temperature superconductors.
Turbine power for Tasmania
19 April, 2016Tasmania's energy woes may be alleviated shortly, thanks to a new contract for supply of three clean-burning dual fuel gas turbines.
Schneider Electric brings energy to 45,000 rural students in Kenya
07 April, 2016An off-grid solar power solution developed by Schneider Electric is now benefiting over 45,000 primary students in rural schools throughout Kenya.
Siemens power station contract a boost for regional NSW
05 April, 2016AGL Energy Limited (AGL) has announced approval on a $63 million project to install a distributed control system (DCS) at AGL Macquarie's Bayswater power station in the NSW Hunter Valley. The DCS is a semiautomated system that monitors, controls and instructs the various parts of a power station, to help manage efficient performance and operation.
Accupack LDR40MH24-RS uninterruptible power supply
31 March, 2016Automated Control and FEAS have introduced the Accupack FEAS LDR40MH24-RS uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The unit features an onboard 24 VDC switchmode power supply, integral batteries and serial communications, and is suitable for industrial applications requiring a compact and robust power source.
Fatality a sad reminder to put safety first: MEA
22 March, 2016The recent death of a WA worker has prompted an electrical safety warning about power in ceilings from Master Electricians Australia.
ABB's first smart low-voltage network powering Thai luxury mall
17 March, 2016The multimillion-dollar transformation of Bangkok's business district now features a smart, connected low-voltage network installed by ABB.
Electricians miss out on wage increase
09 March, 2016Despite efforts by unions, electricians will not receive a wage increase based on a licence allowance following a recent decision made by the Fair Work Commission.
Hazard alert for electrical sub-boards
07 March, 2016A hazard alert for electrical sub-boards has been released by SafeWork SA following an electric shock incident involving exposed live busbars.
ABB to power unmanned oil platforms
29 February, 2016ABB has won orders from National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) for the delivery of electrical and telecommunication systems to the Al Nasr Full field Development Project in Abu Dhabi.
Using cardboard, tape and a pencil to produce energy
28 January, 2016A small device made from cardboard, Teflon tape and a pencil is claimed to generate enough energy to power several diodes.
Strengthening power network at world's busiest international airport
28 January, 2016ABB will upgrade its SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) system for the power network at Dubai International Airport.
Rethinking power factor correction
11 January, 2016 by David GalePower factor correction need not be the exclusive province of capacitor-based equipment. The power electronics-based method presented here provides an alternative solution.
Mean Well LRS series enclosed power supply
08 December, 2015ADM has released the LRS series of enclosed power supply from Mean Well, which includes models ranging from 35 to 150 W.
The rise of distributed generation
03 December, 2015 by Glenn Platt*The world of electricity is embarking on an incredible new journey and there's going to be a once-in-a-lifetime degree of upheaval associated with the changes we will experience. With these hugely significant changes come enormous opportunities for electrical and communications contractors.
