Regulator approves SA–NSW interconnector
28 January, 2020A new interconnector between South Australia and New South Wales has been approved by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).
MORNSUN PV150-29Bxx series DC/DC converters
17 January, 2020MORNSUN has released the PV150-29Bxx converter series for 150 W 250–1500 VDC applications. The series features 4 kVAC isolation with a wide-input 250–1500 VDC voltage range, with efficiencies of up to 84% @ 800 VDC input.
Bushfires threaten NSW power grid
08 January, 2020The bushfires raging across NSW have placed huge stress on the state's powerlines and energy transmission.
Knowing your AC from your DC
25 November, 2019 by Jon Young, APAC DirectorIn a world dominated by alternating current, it seems direct current has virtually disappeared from use. Does it still have a place?
Investment to focus on grid reliability
04 November, 2019The Australian Government recently announced a $1 billion Grid Reliability Fund for investment into transmission and distribution infrastructure and grid stabilisation technologies.
Federal, NSW govts to underwrite QNI upgrade
30 October, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal and NSW governments have agreed to jointly underwrite $102m for a project to upgrade the Queensland–New South Wales Interconnector.
In search of dark energy
21 October, 2019When the back-up power system for one of its largest telescopes was coming to the end of its life, Siding Spring Observatory decided to upgrade its technology.
Eaton revamps DC power portfolio for 5G era
16 October, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingEaton has launched a new range of DC power solutions — designed to support the power needs of 5G networks — in Australia and New Zealand.
Could a new battery concept replace lithium ion?
10 October, 2019A battery concept adopting an anode and cathode made of aluminium and anthraquinone could result in lower production costs and environmental impacts.
It's time to create the grid of the future, says AEMC
27 September, 2019The Australian Energy Market Commission has urged that action be taken to create an energy grid that can accommodate rooftop solar expansion and a national electric vehicle network.
ABB to expand Austrian energy grid
25 September, 2019ABB Power Grids will supply gas-insulated switchgear to Austria's transmission system operator, Austrian Power Grid.
Novel electrolyte could enhance supercapacitors
19 August, 2019A newly developed class of ionic liquids may store more energy than conventional electrolytes, with less risk of catching fire.
Vox Power VCCM600 series configurable power supply chassis
02 August, 2019The VCCM600 series from Vox Power provides a modular, configurable power supply, delivering 600–750 W of peak power for 5 s in a rugged 4″ x 7″ package.
Device generates electricity from the coldness of the universe
11 July, 2019An international team of scientists has demonstrated that a measurable amount of electricity can be generated in a diode, directly from the coldness of the universe.
Schneider Electric APC Smart-UPS On-Line SRT1000XLI
12 June, 2019The Schneider Electric APC Smart-UPS On-Line SRT1000XLI 230 V has been developed to handle demanding power conditions, where uptime and efficiency are critical.
