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.
Electric shock death by DIY device
18 January, 2022The electric shock death of a WA man while handling a high-voltage homemade device has prompted warnings about the dangers of unlicensed electrical work.
Next-gen grid-scale batteries for system stability
11 January, 2022Grid-scale batteries equipped with advanced inverters to support the grid have received $100 million in funding from ARENA.
Power station charged over arc flash death
21 December, 2021Energy Australia Yallourn Pty Ltd has been charged with three breaches of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Tesvolt energy storage systems
17 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Tesvolt AustraliaTesvolt energy storage systems have a total capacity of up to 40 MWh.
Overhead powerlines shock workers
14 December, 2021A man received an electric shock and severe burns while installing gutter guarding on the roof of an industrial shed.
Thought Leaders 2022: Rafael Koenig
14 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty LtdThe Weidmüller Australia Managing Director shares insights about future energy sources and the impact of the pandemic on work practices and global transport of materials.
Is renewables-based electrification the way of the future?
07 December, 2021Innovations in the electric power sector could give electricity the lead over fossil-based combustion fuels in the world's energy supply by mid-century.
Developing large-scale energy storage technology
01 December, 2021A safe, cheap and sustainable method of storing energy has been developed by researchers.
Electrician, company fined $32K for safety breach
19 November, 2021An electrician left a switchboard with no multiple earthed neutral, and failed to carry out mandatory tests at a Perth property.
Eaton eMobility Bussmann EVK series fuses
18 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdThe Eaton eMobility Bussmann EVK series of fuses are designed for high-powered electric vehicles.
Recall reminder for unsafe Infinity cable
16 November, 2021WorkSafe Queensland is reminding electrical contractors about the recall issued on the Infinity cable.
Solving the energy storage and supply puzzle
02 November, 2021A simple and affordable means of ascertaining the best chemicals and metals for energy storage and supply has been found by Curtin University researchers.
Three apprentices receive electric shocks
26 October, 2021Three electrical apprentices received electric shocks during August 2021, according to WorkSafe Queensland.
What are your embedded energy network obligations?
22 October, 2021Many strata managers and bodies corporate are not aware of the legal and financial ramifications when using embedded energy networks.
