Electrical distribution > Power quality and supply

$1.2bn investment in transmission

14 June, 2022

Energy Networks Australia has welcomed the NSW Government's announcement of $1.2 billion to accelerate development of transmission in Renewable Energy Zones.


EVs trialled in 'solar soak' event

18 May, 2022

A multimillion-dollar home-charging trial is looking at the role EVs can play in soaking up excess solar energy to improve the stability of the grid.


Why Malaysia needs smart grids

17 May, 2022 by Johan van der Veen

Ovarro's Johan van der Veen explains why distribution automation will play a vital role in meeting Malaysia's sustainability goals.


Distribution-grid-scale battery storage system completed in Qld

21 March, 2022

Electrical engineering firm NOJA Power has completed construction of the Black River Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), designed by Australian engineering consultants Yurika.


Breakthrough for wireless charging

16 March, 2022

A new charging system can charge devices placed anywhere within a ring around it.


How climate change will disrupt Australian electricity networks

15 March, 2022

A new report from Energy Networks Australia aims to build climate change resilience in the electricity sector.


Rule shake-up for standalone power systems

09 March, 2022

Standalone power systems can now be built within the National Electricity Market under new AEMC rules.


Cincon CFM06S AC/DC power supplies

07 March, 2022

Cincon has released the CFM06S series of 6 W AC/DC power supplies, available in open-frame or enclosed versions.


Increasing distributed energy in low-voltage networks

03 February, 2022

New technology is being developed that could reduce the need to build costly distribution grid infrastructure.


Review into WA power outage begins

01 February, 2022

An independent review into power outages that affected communities in WA has commenced.


Drill rig contacts overhead powerline, prompts warning

01 February, 2022

The NSW Resources Regulator has issued a safety alert, warning machinery operators to take care when working near overhead powerlines.


Reimagining power: smart electric grids

28 January, 2022

A simulation modelled on the Texas power grid could be used to keep the electricity system stable and reliable in the United States.


Thought Leaders 2022: Rafael Koenig

14 December, 2021

The Weidmüller Australia Managing Director shares insights about future energy sources and the impact of the pandemic on work practices and global transport of materials.


Solving the energy storage and supply puzzle

02 November, 2021

A simple and affordable means of ascertaining the best chemicals and metals for energy storage and supply has been found by Curtin University researchers.


What are your embedded energy network obligations?

22 October, 2021

Many strata managers and bodies corporate are not aware of the legal and financial ramifications when using embedded energy networks.


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