Powerline plan to reduce bushfire risk
21 November, 2022Western Power will prioritise a plan to reduce the risk posed by powerlines in its network of a similar construction to the one that caused a Feb 2022 bushfire.
ICP DAS M-7017RMS-G AC input module
19 September, 2022ICP DAS's M-7017RMS-G is an 8-channel differential AC input module that is used to convert AC input signals to their true RMS DC values.
Wiring error leads to electric shock
30 August, 2022An electrician has pleaded guilty after a tradesman received an electric shock from live parts of a shutter power cord.
Councils applauded for keeping powerlines clear
24 August, 2022Energy Safe Victoria has announced Vic's best-performing local government areas when it comes to keeping trees clear of powerlines.
Würth Elektronik WCAP-SISC supercapacitors
16 August, 2022The WCAP-SISC series — available with capacitance values of 100 and 350 F — is suitable for applications with high power and high energy requirements such as UPS or energy storage solutions.
Call to identify dangerous solar storage batteries
02 August, 2022The Electrical Safety Office is asking for help to identify about 6400 recalled LG Energy Solutions Australia (LGES) (previously LG Chem) home energy storage system batteries.
Live circuit warning indicators save lives
01 August, 2022This indicator provides a visual reminder that a circuit is live, which reduces the risk of accidents, protects assets, speeds up the fault-finding process and ultimately saves lives.
NOJA Power 15 kV 310 series recloser
20 July, 2022The OSM310 design offers cost savings in exchange for lower nameplate ratings, making the product a good alternative for rural networks where equipment specifications often exceed practical application.
Worker seriously injured following electric shock
01 July, 2022WorkSafe Victoria has charged a transport company after a worker was seriously injured when a crane truck he was operating struck overhead powerlines.
How hazardous area lighting improves underground mine safety
02 June, 2022Lighting is one of the most common causes of explosion ignition in high-risk mining environments.
Protection against earth faults — unpacking the technical requirements of RCDs
26 May, 2022 by Ian Richardson, Building Solutions Manager, Electrification, ABB AustraliaResidual Current Devices (RCDs) have been used for many years in Australia as the front-line protection for people against the risk of a fatal electric shock.
Safer networks through geodata
02 May, 2022Geodata company Fugro has delivered a digitised power network management system to Waipa Networks in NZ, with the aim of improving safety and reliability.
Bourns IsoMOV protectors
22 April, 2022The IsoMOV protectors from Bourns enable product designers to tailor or upgrade surge protection without the need for large, low-performing alternatives.
Victorians warned after plug catches fire
01 March, 2022Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is encouraging Victorians to ensure their electrical plugs are properly plugged in following a fire in a Roxburgh Park garage last week.
The impact of climate on electricity demand and cost
20 January, 2022Electric-power systems are particularly vulnerable to natural stressors such as wildfires, severe storms and extreme temperatures.
