$20K penalty for hazardous electrical error
03 February, 2022Electricians have been warned not to cut corners when checking their work after a dangerous error at a WA building site.
Review into WA power outage begins
01 February, 2022An independent review into power outages that affected communities in WA has commenced.
METCASE TECHNOMET instrument enclosures
01 February, 2022 | Supplied by: ROLEC OKW Australia New Zealand P/LMETCASE TECHNOMET instrument enclosures can be specified in custom colours — even in low volumes.
Drill rig contacts overhead powerline, prompts warning
01 February, 2022The 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, 2022A simulation modelled on the Texas power grid could be used to keep the electricity system stable and reliable in the United States.
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.
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.
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.
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.
