Electrical distribution

NEM's 'vital link' secures high-voltage tech

30 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Hitachi Australia Ltd

Hitachi Energy is providing high-voltage circuit breakers for Transgrid's HumeLink project, which will increase the renewable energy delivered across the National Electricity Market.


Hammond IP68 1550ZF enclosures

22 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Hammond Electronics Pty Ltd

Hammond has introduced flanged versions of all 18 sizes in its heavy-duty 1550Z die-cast aluminium enclosure family.


NOJA Power EcoLink Reclosing medium voltage fuse alternative

17 January, 2025 | Supplied by: NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd

This lightweight circuit breaker offers overcurrent protection, inrush restraint and reclosing technology in a compact form factor.


Qld tragedy prompts warning from regulator

13 January, 2025

WorkSafe Queensland has urged electrical workers to never assume a set-up is safe, and to always test before touching.


Treoflex TA35 flexible cable

01 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

The Treoflex TA35 is a high-quality flexible rubber cable designed for industrial and outdoor use.


The challenge of building portable switchrooms

16 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Modulate Group

Switchrooms must comply with a range of safety standards — something that is further complicated when a switchroom also needs to be easily moved from site to site.


Siemens SIMOCODE M-CP motor management system

06 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Siemens has launched the SIMOCODE M-CP motor management system designed for motor control centres.


Six trends shaping the industry of the future

03 December, 2024 by Hubertus Breier, Board Member for Technology and Innovation, LAPP | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty Ltd

With the rapid growth of industry, connectivity solutions are being put to the test.


How can we manage our grid workload efficiently and sustainably?

12 November, 2024 by Simone Doolan, Industry Director for Utilities and Telecommunications at IFS Australia and New Zealand | Supplied by: IFS Australia

As national demand for electricity continues to grow, there are still questions surrounding our ability to manage this need.


Western Power to expand use of drones this summer

12 November, 2024

Western Power's network is among the largest in Australia, with several rural distribution feeders that are more than 100 km in length and pass through areas of bushfire risk.


WA Govt backs up Goldfields power supply

05 November, 2024

The Cook government has secured a temporary back-up power supply for the state's Goldfields region from renewable energy multinational TransAlta.


How multifaceted tech can help tame Australia's bushfire threat

15 October, 2024 by George Dragatsis, ANZ Chief Technology Officer at Hitachi Vantara

Following a warmer than expected winter and high fuel loads in many areas, Australian authorities are bracing for a destructive bushfire season.


Gearboxes for wind-harvesting kite ships

08 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

To support production of wind-powered hydrogen, startup OCEANERGY opted to use WITTENSTEIN alpha's robust TPK+ gearboxes with their smart cynapse functionality.


Safely guiding cables for pick-and-place robots

03 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

Festo, a provider of automation solutions for processes and entire production plants, was looking for a cable guidance solution for its EXPT robot.


ÖLFLEX Heat 180 Silicon cable range

01 October, 2024 | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty Ltd

These robust control cables are made with silicon insulation and sheath compounds, which makes them suitable for much higher ambient temperatures.


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