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Engineers in Australia have found a new way to make power-pole insulators resistant to fire and electrical sparking, promising to prevent dangerous pole-top fires and reduce blackouts. Pole-top fires pose significant challenges to power providers and communities worldwide. In March, pole-top fires cut power from 40,000 homes and businesses in Perth. The 2020 Royal … Continued
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As the complexity of grid and integration requirements rises, High Voltage (HV) switchboards, control panels, and switchgear need to be expertly made to meet safety and performance criteria for demanding applications. “Switchboard and switchgear requirements differ from State to State, so it’s important that any supplier understands the technical requirements for the region they … Continued
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Australia may proudly boast it has the highest per capita deployment of rooftop solar in the world, but underperforming panels are costing consumers. Now an NSW Smart Sensing Network Grand Challenge project has found a way to tackle the blight of solar panel underperformance, which is costing an estimated $US4.6 billion globally in preventable losses. The Smart Energy Asset … Continued
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Tuesday 30th April 2024 Farmers for Climate Action, representing more than 8200 farmers across Australia, is concerned at credible reports that coal mine methane is being underreported by up to 50 per cent. CEO Natalie Collard said the farmers who grow our food need accurate reporting on coal pollution. “Coal polluters must be … Continued
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Filaments engineered by scientists at UNSW Sydney were shown to produce electricity from moisture in the air. Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity. In a study published recently in the journal Small, researchers revealed that protein nanowires – which were modified by adding a single compound – can … Continued
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The Electrical Trades Union has called for a detailed plan to reverse the decline of apprenticeship commencements and completions, amid concern about the choice of organisations to deliver important support services. The Australian Apprenticeship Support Services, to be rolled out from July 1, is meant to deliver strengthened support for apprentices who are at … Continued
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On Saturday 27 April, the small Riverina town of Grong Grong will celebrate a major milestone – the launch of Haystacks Solar Garden. This Australian-first way of doing solar allows anyone connected to the electricity grid to access the benefits of solar directly on their electricity bill. This initiative is especially significant for … Continued
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MEDIA ALERT: 2024 WOODSIDE AGM, APRIL 24, 2024 DETAILS: Protesters will gather at 8.45am on Wednesday April 24 at Kagoshima Park at the main entrance to Crown Casino, corner of Bolton Avenue and Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood, Perth. Press conference will commence at 9.20am. Australian Conservation Foundation CEO Kelly O’Shanassy, Conservation Council of Western … Continued
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Schneider Electric outlines how software-defined automation is driving industrial growth at Hannover Messe Alongside AVEVA, company unveils latest innovations aimed at boosting industrial productivity, resilience, and efficiency Showcasing the importance of deep domain expertise, it will demonstrate how its solutions support the entire industrial ecosystem at its #HM24 booth (Hall 11, Stand C52) Sydney, Australia, … Continued
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Friends of the Earth Australia responded with profound disappointment to the news today that Channel 10’s Masterchef has accepted sponsorship to greenwash gas to an unsuspecting Australian public. The deal will force contestants to cook using a blend of hydrogen and biomethane if they intend to compete on Masterchef. Methane gas, a potent climate accelerant, … Continued
