Smart Energy

As Australia’s electricity grid grows more complex, automation is the key to preventing costly network failures.

A synchronous condenser capable of unlocking an extra 600 megawatts of renewable energy generation has just come online in Victoria.

South Australia’s power grid has been put to the test in recent weeks, with several days of strong winds followed...

The need to increase data-centre sustainability has become a central topic as demand for digital infrastructure grows across Australia.

Swinburne University of Technology and Siemens are investigating how quantum-enhanced timing can help future-proof the energy grid.

AEMO has released its 2026 ISP, where surging adoption of home batteries – a key consumer energy resource – has...

Interest-free loans of up to $15,000 are now available for NSW households looking to install energy-saving technologies such as rooftop...

By aggregating distributed energy resources, a virtual power plant can operate as a single, intelligent asset within the grid.

Power utilities rely on reliable cable-jointing technology to support their substations, switchyards and transformers.

Decon Corporation recently attended the Pacific Infrastructure Business Opportunities Seminar in Fiji, gaining valuable insight into the scale of infrastructure...

When AEMO chief executive officer Daniel Westerman spoke at last week’s Australian Energy Week, he forecast changes to the upcoming...

The Decon Smart Controller (DSC) sits across the energy system, managing how solar, batteries and generators interact in real time.

When a meter alert showed irregular supply voltage from powerlines in a remote region in Queensland, Bluecurrent immediately took action.

While many energy projects still rely on fragmented drawings and manual handovers, Autodesk’s electric utility solutions are positioned around integrated...

CSIRO has laid out a roadmap outlining potential opportunities in applying quantum computing to the management of energy systems.

Brighter Super has reached the two-year mark of its five-year plan to invest an additional $500 million in Queensland.

Amber is expanding its vehicle-to-grid (V2G) program from 50 to 1000 Australian households as part of the country’s largest residential...

While Australia recently clocked 400,000 installations under the Cheaper Home Batteries scheme, how many of these are involved in a...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are not only an essential solution to the current fuel crisis, but with uptake of bidirectional charging,...

The next phase of the energy transition will not be determined by how much renewable capacity is installed, but by...

As renewable generation accelerates and households electrify, the question is no longer whether the grid needs to change, but whether...

Across the energy sector, power distribution is becoming increasingly complex, with the transition towards renewable generation and decentralised energy systems...

With the right technology and market structures in place, data centres can play a pivotal role in supporting grid stability,...

Demand flexibility is becoming an increasingly important consideration in policy and investment decisions as Australia’s grid looks to balance established...

CivEng Consulting has carved out a reputation for delivering high-quality, practical solutions in the power and renewable energy sector, leveraging...

A reliable BESS starts with a reliable network. Here are three principles to ensure your BESS performs as it should.

Many sceptics suffer from what is called “intermittence anxiety”, which relates to periods where renewable power and storage cannot be...

Developed for low-voltage switchgear applications, Rittal’s VX25 Ri4Power system supports both standardisation and customisation.

As the fuel crisis hits, going electric is becoming an increasingly enticing option for households and industries.

A trip spanning 460km has marked Australia’s first all-electric end-to-end freight delivery, with a load of consumer products transported from...