How climate change will disrupt Australian electricity networks
15 March, 2022A 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, 2022Standalone power systems can now be built within the National Electricity Market under new AEMC rules.
Cincon CFM06S AC/DC power supplies
07 March, 2022 | Supplied by: Transfer Multisort Elektronik Sp. z o.o.Cincon has released the CFM06S series of 6 W AC/DC power supplies, available in open-frame or enclosed versions.
Victorians warned after plug catches fire
01 March, 2022 | Supplied by: Energy Safe VictoriaEnergy 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.
Warning to machinery operators after excavators hit powerlines
16 February, 2022Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is again reminding machinery operators to be careful around powerlines after two incidents occurred in one day last week.
Change to Australian wiring rules
16 February, 2022 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThis year will be a milestone year for the application of residual current devices in Australia, with changes to the Standards Australia wiring rules that will change the selection of the RCDs used.
Electrician fined after dangerous oversight causes electric shocks
15 February, 2022Three family members at a Bedford property received electric shocks after touching energised taps.
Increasing distributed energy in low-voltage networks
03 February, 2022New technology is being developed that could reduce the need to build costly distribution grid infrastructure.
$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.
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.
Review into WA power outage begins
01 February, 2022An independent review into power outages that affected communities in WA has commenced.
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.
