It's time to create the grid of the future, says AEMC
27 September, 2019The Australian Energy Market Commission has urged that action be taken to create an energy grid that can accommodate rooftop solar expansion and a national electric vehicle network.
ABB to expand Austrian energy grid
25 September, 2019ABB Power Grids will supply gas-insulated switchgear to Austria's transmission system operator, Austrian Power Grid.
CBI DC Battery Storage MCB Range
24 September, 2019 | Supplied by: CBI Electric Australia Pty LtdThe battery storage range is suitable for isolation of the battery installation or providing overcurrent and short circuit protection.
UK tech could defend against national power blackouts
23 August, 2019A team of scientists at the University of Birmingham in the UK have developed a technology that could protect against electricity blackouts.
Novel electrolyte could enhance supercapacitors
19 August, 2019A newly developed class of ionic liquids may store more energy than conventional electrolytes, with less risk of catching fire.
Vox Power VCCM600 series configurable power supply chassis
02 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsThe VCCM600 series from Vox Power provides a modular, configurable power supply, delivering 600–750 W of peak power for 5 s in a rugged 4″ x 7″ package.
Risk of battery-powered devices near electrical equipment
29 July, 2019Failure to maintain battery-powered devices such as energy monitoring systems, time clocks or communication equipment can create a potential electric shock hazard and may cause damage to electrical equipment.
Eaton ExoCab18-Macro 100 outdoor power and equipment cabinet
16 July, 2019 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdEaton has announced its latest outdoor power and equipment cabinet designed to house telecommunications and IT equipment in harsh environmental outdoor conditions.
Device generates electricity from the coldness of the universe
11 July, 2019An international team of scientists has demonstrated that a measurable amount of electricity can be generated in a diode, directly from the coldness of the universe.
Voltex UniLine range of MCBs, RCBOs and Main Switches
09 July, 2019 | Supplied by: Voltex Electrical AccessoriesThe UniLine range now has a comprehensive coverage, providing users with high-quality, great design and genuine warranty support.
Fluke 1000 V Insulated Hand Tools
13 June, 2019 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty LtdFluke 1000 V Insulated Hand Tools are designed to keep workers safe in hazardous areas and are rugged enough to use in the toughest environments without breaking.
Schneider Electric APC Smart-UPS On-Line SRT1000XLI
12 June, 2019 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric IT AustraliaThe Schneider Electric APC Smart-UPS On-Line SRT1000XLI 230 V has been developed to handle demanding power conditions, where uptime and efficiency are critical.
Schneider Electric unveils sustainable switchgear
07 June, 2019 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric IT AustraliaSchneider Electric has unveiled its medium-voltage 'switchgear of the future', which is SF6-free and allows users to take full advantage of digital features to unlock the value of data.
Solar panel dataset released to help researchers
06 June, 2019 | Supplied by: American Institute of PhysicsResearchers have developed a dataset from 1287 residential solar installations across Australia to help better understand how solar energy can be integrated into the grid.
SAPS could replace poles and wires in remote areas
03 June, 2019The AEMC has recommended regulatory changes that enable network businesses to install standalone power systems to provide cheaper, more reliable power for remote customers.
