Fossil Fuels Get More Subsidies Than Renewables—A Costly Truth
From influencing production and consumption to stimulating innovation and determining environmental outcomes. Subsidies support both fossil and renewable energy, but far more funds go toward the former, with important consequences for the transition to sustainable energy. This paper examines the scale, distribution, and implications...
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Project EnergyConnect – Connecting SA, NSW and Victoria
The Project EnergyConnect is a large high voltage transmission line in alternating current, with an approximate length of 900 kilometers, interconnecting the electricity market in South Australia and New South Wales, as well as another line branching out in North West Victoria. The main...
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Tee Off Box and Intermediate Distribution Board (IDB)
A Tee Off Box is an essential component in the electrical distribution of industrial and commercial applications. It works as a distributing device that divides power from the main distribution board (MDB) to supply power to secondary circuits or equipment. Basically, it “tees off”...
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How to calculate prospective short-circuit current
To calculate prospective short-circuit current, this usually implies the maximum fault current that would possibly occur at a point in an electrical system, one must consider factors such as the system voltage, the impedance of the system, and the type of fault. Here’s how...
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What is the Queensland Battery Booster Program?
Queensland has become a leader in encouraging the use of renewable energy as Australia continues its shift to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. The Queensland Battery Rebate is one of the state’s most effective programs for encouraging businesses and homeowners to purchase...
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What roles do Citipower & Powercor play in Victoria’s power?
Citipower & Powercor are distributing electric power to most regions of Victoria while ensuring the electricity is supplied safe and with stability to both the house and companies. The services of Citipower and Powercor are guided by the AER in setting prices, standard of...
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What EV incentives are available in Australia?
Australia is in a significant shift toward EV incentives as part of efforts in curbing carbon emissions and creating a more sustainable future. The state and federal governments around Australia have implemented various incentives with the aim of offering affordable and accessible electric cars....
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V2G – Which cars are capable of V2G in Australia?
V2G technology probably presents the most interesting novelty in the context of EV, where not just charging occurs through the grid but discharging also goes to the grid—the two-way energy flow that seems to unlock high potential to grid stability and significantly lowers the...
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AS/NZS 3012 for electrical safety on construction sites
AS/NZS 3012 is a joint standard for Australia and New Zealand. It defines the safety requirements that should be put in place for electrical installations on construction and demolition sites. It strives to ensure that electrical systems on construction and demolition sites are installed,...
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Switchroom – Their role in utilities and infrastructure
A switchroom is an integral part of utilities, energy, and infrastructure. They are designed to house electrical equipment for the control, protection, and distribution of power within systems. A well-designed and constructed switchroom is safe, efficient, and long-lasting. Australia is an environmentally conscious country...
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