Electrical distribution > Power quality and supply

Interconnected microgrids: the way of the future?

24 June, 2024

Murdoch University researchers have come up with an innovative concept to stably integrate renewable energy and EVs into the grid.


ETU slams nuclear plan

12 June, 2024

The Electrical Trades Union has taken a firm stance on Peter Dutton's nuclear power proposal, pointing to analysis from the latest GenCost report.


Ampcontrol MegaWatt Charger

05 June, 2024

Designed to support the electrification of the mining industry, the Ampcontrol MegaWatt Charger can power a range of vehicles.


Next step for Marinus Link

04 June, 2024

Environmental approvals for the proposed electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria are now on public exhibition.


High-voltage 'zapper' could help decarbonise mining industry

31 May, 2024

UQ researchers have developed a high-voltage pulse technology that uses a short-pulsed discharge similar to a lightning strike.


Meeting demand for off-grid power generation

30 April, 2024

With power generators in high demand for civil engineering, an Australian dry hire company needed to find a quick solution to serve its customers.


An interconnected ASEAN Power Grid: report

17 April, 2024

DNV forecasts that decarbonising the energy supply across the ASEAN member states could result in a reduction of US$800 billion in costs.


What can be learnt from Victoria's severe storm event?

20 February, 2024 by Katerina Sakkas

Experts have offered insights into the extreme disruption of Victoria's power system last week, suggesting how such damage might be mitigated in future.


Ukrainian utility opts for Australian switchgear

09 February, 2024

Ukrainian utility CEK has installed reclosers from Australian company NOJA Power in order to minimise outage durations for disrupted power assets.


Optimising Australian networks and speeding electrification

21 December, 2023 by Jack Curtis, Neara Co-Founder

Technology has a crucial role to play in stabilising energy supply as renewables are brought online, writes Neara Co-Founder Jack Curtis.


Planning an all-electric ACT

05 December, 2023

ANU experts will develop detailed modelling for the electrification of ACT suburbs; their research could guide the rest of Australia.


Expanding Australia's grid: is underground power the answer?

05 December, 2023

Scientists from Curtin University and UQ have undertaken a detailed comparison of overhead and underground transmission lines.


Supermarket, warehouse and airport recruited for grid stabilisation project

29 November, 2023

AGL's new project will make use of flexible energy demand in the industrial and commercial sector to ease pressure on the grid.


$708m upgrade to WA network

21 November, 2023

The "largest investment in transmission infrastructure in WA in more than 10 years" will facilitate the state's renewable energy transition.


Robust power grid needed for once-in-a-decade demand

21 November, 2023

With AEMO warning of a once-in-a-decade surge in electricity demand this summer, careful planning is crucial in avoiding blackouts.


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