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As the global community begins to grapple with the transition to a circular economy, it’s important that the energy...
Detecting cyber intrusions in a digital substation
admin, , Cyber Security, Disaster Management, Features, Partner Solutions, Safety, Technical, 0The threat of cyber attack is very real, as energy utilities rapidly move to digitise their operations. As part...
The energy impact of big data
admin, , Big Data, Disruption, Features, Industry insight, Smart Energy, Sustainability, 0by Nathan Knight, General Manager ANZ, Data Center Group, Lenovo With CIOs in 11 out of 15 main industries...
How to ride the clean energy wave
admin, , Electricity, Energy Networks, Features, Partner Solutions, Renewables, Smart Energy, Solar, Sustainability, 0Harnessing the power of the sun isn’t just for beach babes. According to Global Market Insights, Australia’s solar installation...
Advanced aerial inspection for wind farms
admin, , Condition Assessment, Energy Efficiency, Energy Networks, Features, Inspection, Partner Solutions, Renewables, Technical, Wind, 0Wind turbine inspections using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) save operators time and money; and reduce safety risks compared to...
Not just hot air: Waste-to-energy in urban environments
admin, , Biofuels, Features, Gas, Policy, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste-to-Energy, 0by Will Macintosh, Senior Associate, Macpherson Kelley While there is considerable opportunity for Australia to develop a burgeoning biogas...
Powering on for a safe summer
admin, , Disaster Management, Electricity, Energy Networks, Features, Solar, Sustainability, Uncategorized, 0by Andrew Dillon, CEO, Energy Networks Australia Ensuring safe and reliable electricity is delivered to customers through the hotter...
Maintaining the spark: Why upgrading electricity infrastructure matters
admin, , Electricity, Energy Efficiency, Energy Networks, Features, Smart Energy, Sustainability, 0Continuously upgrading electricity infrastructure is vital to maintaining an effective and secure power supply. Switchgear is a significant aspect...
Energy Networks 2020 Conference + Exhibition (EN2020) will take place in Brisbane from 2-4 June 2020 – now is...
Pulling down poles on the Horizon
admin, , Ask an Expert, Electricity, Features, Industry insight, Smart Energy, Solar, 0Western Australia’s regional electricity provider Horizon Power recently announced the replacement of part of its poles and wires network...
Missing blueprint key to ensuring australia’s successful energy transition
admin, , Energy Efficiency, Features, Opinion, Renewables, 0After more than a decade of energy policy inertia, Australia still does not have a complete blueprint to guide...
Positive change has arrived for the battery storage sector with the recent publication of a new electrical installations standard...
Ultra-rapid network gearing Australia up for EVs
admin, , Asset Management, Customer, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Features, Renewables, Smart Energy, Sustainability, Uncategorized, 0While there is certainly interest surrounding the uptake of electric vehicles (EV) in Australia, the technology is facing a...
Accelerating the uptake of EVs: Implementing one of Australia’s biggest charging networks
admin, , Electric Vehicles, Electricity, Features, Industry insight, Interviews, Mobility, Sustainability, 0by India Murphy, Energy Magazine Assistant Editor Electric vehicles (EVs) are beginning to increase in popularity with more Australians...
The Newcastle Gasdock Project: The solution for NSW’s growing energy demands
admin, , Ask an Expert, Features, Gas, Green Gas, Industry insight, Renewables, Uncategorized, 0by James Markham Hill, Executive Director of Corporate Strategy, EPIK In recent years, Australia has made substantial progress in...
The connected worker
admin, , Communications, Events, Features, IOT Internet of Things, Technical, 0Over the last few years there has been a lot of focus on internet of things (IoT), machine learning...
Here comes the sun: Effective delivery of large-scale solar
admin, , Features, Partner Solutions, Renewables, Solar, Sustainability, 0The Darlington Point Solar Farm is a 333MW single-axis tracking project located approximately 10km south of the town of...
SA’s virtual power plant: A new phase for Australian energy
admin, , Energy Networks, Features, Smart Energy, Technical, 0With virtual power plants (VPP) offering outcomes such as lower energy prices, increased grid stability and protection during outages,...
The building blocks for resilient cities
admin, , Ask an Expert, Disaster Management, Features, Industry insight, Interviews, 0Resilience has been a buzz word in the infrastructure industry for quite a while now. But what do we...
Providing greater protection to embedded network customers
admin, , Embedded Networks, Energy Networks, Features, Safety, 0Embedded networks serve hundreds and thousands of Australians who live and work in apartment buildings, shopping centres, retirement villages,...
How behavioural science can help us manage energy demand on our hottest days
admin, , Ask an Expert, Community Engagement, Customer, Disaster Management, Electricity, Features, Sustainability, 0On hot summer days, power usage in Australia skyrockets as households and businesses turn on their air conditioners. Energy...
Weathering the storm – Arming Australia’s grid against the evolving threat landscape
admin, , Disaster Management, Energy Efficiency, Features, Industry insight, Safety, Smart Energy, 0Renewable investments have sky-rocketed in the context of ambitious government targets; however, investments in systems, assets and markets that...
Virtual power plants: Critical to Australia’s future energy network
admin, , Asset Management, Electricity, Energy Networks, Features, Industry insight, Projects, Renewables, Smart Energy, Technical, Uncategorized, 0by Alan Reid, Head of Business Relations, Reposit Power As Australia’s energy network continues to evolve in response to...
Sparking equality in the energy industry
admin, , Electricity, Energy Networks, Engineering, Features, Interviews, People & Appointments, Policy, Uncategorized, 0A recent study by EY has revealed a significant link between female representation in the workplace and improved business...
New South Wales has awarded $7.1 million in grants for ten projects which will help meet the state’s future...
AEMC enforces stronger hardship programs for vulnerable customers
admin, , Customer, Electricity, News, Policy, Retail, 0Electricity and gas retailers are now required to have stronger and clearer hardship policies available on their websites, to...
Prestigious energy studies scholarship accepting applications
admin, , News, Open Tenders & Opportunities, 0The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is partnering with the Council of Australian Governments Energy Council (COAG) and Monash...
WA region goes off-grid with renewable power system
admin, , Energy Networks, News, Projects, Renewables, Smart Energy, Solar, Spotlight, Sustainability, 0Horizon Power has delivered Australia’s first off-grid renewable energy solution for rural customers, which is completely independent from the...
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