NOJA Power OSM Recloser two-pole variant
16 February, 2023 | Supplied by: NOJA Power Switchgear Pty LtdNOJA Power's OSM Recloser two-pole product can be used to protect single-wire earth return (SWER), two-wire single-phase and three-phase medium-voltage distribution lines.
Upcoming ban on Type AC RCDs
13 February, 2023Queensland's Electrical Safety Office is reminding electrical contractors that Type AC RCDs will be banned in Australia from 30 April 2023.
BTicino Living Now Double Pole 32A Switch
07 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/LBTicino's Double Pole 32A Switch provides protection against short circuits, overloads and residual current faults.
Grid milestone for longest undersea tunnel
06 February, 2023 | Supplied by: GE Grid SolutionsThe Channel Tunnel has reached a technological milestone with the commissioning by Getlink of a high-voltage grid solution from GE Renewable Energy's Grid Solutions business.
Legrand Single Pole RCBO 1P+N
03 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/LDesigned for residential, multi-residential and commercial applications, the new Single Pole RCBO 1P+N, featuring Type A, provides protection against short circuits, overloads and residual current faults.
Siemens SENTRON miniature circuit breakers
01 February, 2023 | Supplied by: APS IndustrialIn the event of overload or a short circuit, Siemens' miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) are designed to safely cut the connected circuit and thus protect electrical systems and devices against damage.
Smart energy tech to help stabilise SA grid
24 January, 2023 | Supplied by: SolarEdge Technologies (Australia) Pty LtdSmart energy tech provider SolarEdge has met the new Dynamic Export Requirements that form part of the SA Govt's plan to stabilise the grid through remote cloud control.
Safety body issues ceiling space warning
17 January, 2023There are serious dangers in ceiling spaces, and when inexperienced electrical apprentices work in a ceiling space, the dangers can be compounded.
Severe flooding prompts building safety warning
17 January, 2023Kimberley residents and tradespeople may face electrical, gas, plumbing and building hazards in the aftermath of the region's floods.
Extreme weather and the grid: fact sheet
16 January, 2023Australia's peak energy bodies have released a detailed fact sheet explaining how the energy sector prepares for summer's extreme weather.
ACCC ramps up solar battery warning
22 November, 2022The ACCC will be contacting almost 5000 households that are likely to have energy solar systems containing dangerous LG solar batteries in the coming weeks.
Powerline plan to reduce bushfire risk
21 November, 2022Western Power will prioritise a plan to reduce the risk posed by powerlines in its network of a similar construction to the one that caused a Feb 2022 bushfire.
Power Integrations high-current LinkSwitch-TN2Q IC
11 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Power IntegrationsThis high-current member of the LinkSwitch-TN2Q automotive switcher IC family provides up to 850 mA of output current without the need for metal heatsinking.
Fears rise as power station goes offline
04 November, 2022Workers at Qld's Callide Power Station fear for their safety following three malfunctions this week that left all units out of action, the MEU Queensland has reported.
Qld extends switchboard transition period
01 November, 2022The use of either AS/NZS 3439 or AS/NZS 61439 for low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies has been extended.
