Could smart meters cause more outages?
30 July, 2015While smart meters improve efficiency and reduce costs, a new study questions whether these gadgets destabilise the grid.
Magellan Residential Energy Storage System (RES1)
30 July, 2015The Magellan Residential Energy Storage System (RES1) stores solar power during the day and makes it available for use when there is no sun.
Controlling harmonics and improving power quality
23 July, 2015ABB was commissioned by Sohar Aluminium to design a solution to a harmonics issue at its smelter plant in Oman.
Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM8000 series power meters
23 July, 2015The PowerLogic PM8000 series power meters have been added to the PowerLogic portfolio of power and energy meters from Schneider Electric, suitable for power-critical facilities such as hospitals, data centres and utilities.
Are the grids really ready for sustainable energy?
16 July, 2015 by University of LincolnElectrical grids can work if, and only if, the amount of electricity inserted into the grid from power plants is matched, second by second, to the amount of electricity extracted from the grid by consumers. If this doesnt happen there are blackouts.
$450m project to link UK and Norway power grids
16 July, 2015ABB has won an order worth about $450 million to link the power grids of the United Kingdom and Norway, increasing security of power supply for both countries and supporting the integration of more wind and hydroelectric power into their networks.
ABB DC Prefabricated Rail Substations
30 June, 2015ABB has introduced a range of modular and transportable substations for the rail sector designed to offer a reduction in civil works, footprint and land acquisition costs, making them suitable for engineering, procurement and construction management use.
How can government policy provide long-term stability in the NEM?
10 June, 2015 by Nicolas Verbeeck, Conference Director, Quest EventsIn April, the federal government released its Energy White Paper (EWP) laying out a framework for the future of the NEM.
Integrated Smart Grid improves Nova Scotia Power's efficiency
09 June, 2015Nova Scotia Power has implemented a new system from Schneider Electric to provide more sustainable and reliable energy by accurately locating faults and managing power outage incidents faster than ever in its electric distribution network.
Making the right choice for low resistance
07 May, 2015 by Tony Wills - Technical support groupLow resistance measurements have many and diverse applications, from checking the condition of circuit breaker contacts to verifying the integrity of welded joints. Low resistance test sets are, however, available in an almost bewildering range of types. This article offers some useful advice on choosing the right test set for the application in hand.
Consumers use more energy if they don't see the bill
04 May, 2015Consumers in the US tend to use more electricity if they subscribe to an automatic payment system for their bills, according to new research from Duke University.
ABB wins $100m+ power order in China
15 April, 2015ABB has won orders worth over $100 million to supply converter transformers and components including wall bushings and circuit breakers for the Lingzhou-Shaoxing ultrahigh-voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmission link in China.
Magellan 1200-1600 Ah lithium battery bank
26 March, 2015The Magellan 1200-1600 Ah lithium battery bank consists of 15 x parallel cells of 400 Ah, making a 48 V bank, and an Australian-made battery management system (BMS).
Energy Action commences online electricity auctions in WA
25 March, 2015Energy Action, a leading energy management consultancy firm, has commenced electricity auctions in Western Australia via its online platform the Australian Energy Exchange (AEX).
Weidmuller PROeco, PROmax and PRO-H switchmode power supply units
23 March, 2015The PROeco, PROmax and PRO-H have been added to Weidmuller's range of switchmode power supply units.
