Delta Advantage 1 kW power supply
10 December, 2014Delta's Advantage 1 kW is a compact, energy-efficient outdoor power supply for small cell applications.
ABB commissions 1200 kV circuit breaker
08 December, 2014ABB has designed, manufactured, installed and commissioned a 1200-kilovolt (kV) circuit breaker - the highest AC voltage level in the world.
Mount Isa gets new industrial power station
05 December, 2014Siemens has recently completed the commissioning of a power station consisting of two of the most efficient combined cycle power units - performing at well in excess of 50% efficiency. The owner and operator of the plant is Diamantina Power Station, a joint venture between APA Group and AGL Energy.
Phoenix Contact Quint Power series power-supply units
03 December, 2014Three power supplies and three DC/DC converters in the Quint Power series from Phoenix Contact are now approved for use in potentially explosive areas.
Replacements for faulty solar isolator switches
01 December, 2014The Office of Fair Trading has issued a product safety recall notice against Cairns-based solar company Blueline Solar.
AEMC PowerPad III Model 8333 power quality analyser
24 November, 2014AEMC's PowerPad III Model 8333 three-phase power quality analyser is easy to use, compact and shock resistant.
Phoenix Contact VAL-MS…DC-PV surge arresters
15 October, 2014The VAL-MS…DC-PV surge arresters are short-circuit proof up to 1000 A DC.
Q&A: High-voltage DC insulation
07 October, 2014Harmonics in power systems are a major concern as they are becoming increasingly prevalent and they can give rise to serious problems that include excessive heating and premature equipment failure. While there is good general awareness of these issues, many questions still arise, not least in relation to terminology. Here are answers to a few of the most common of these questions.
Electricity metering accuracy explained
02 October, 2014Electricity metering accuracy is important in ensuring the integrity of a billing system.
Predicting power outages before they happen
30 September, 2014 by Katie Elyce JonesElectric power blackouts are often the result of automated protection measures that ensure power surges or downed power lines do not damage trees, people, appliances or other parts of the grid.
ABB enables renewables integration in Alaskan island microgrid
22 September, 2014ABB will install its PowerStore, an integrated commercial flywheel technology to integrate with a battery system on Kodiak Island in Alaska to enable the integration of more renewable energy from an expanded wind farm to its microgrid.
SATEC BFM136 Branch Feeder Monitor
09 September, 2014SATEC's EM133 NMI-approved product incorporates many advanced features, with Accuracy Class 0.5S offering extensive capabilities for a DIN-rail smart energy meter compliant to NMI M 6.
Consequences of overlamping
08 September, 2014 by Malcolm Richards, CEOThe inquest into Australia's deadliest house fire has highlighted the role of the electrical industry in guiding public safety.
ABB FOCS-FS fibre-optic current sensor
05 September, 2014ABB's fibre-optic current sensor FOCS-FS is suitable for high-voltage applications. The sensor complies with IEC 61850 open systems communication protocol, enabling interoperability with equipment from other vendors.
Power specialist appointed to Qld expert panel
03 September, 2014John O'Brien, GHD's strategic energy advisor, has been appointed to the PowerQ Electricity Expert Panel in Queensland.
