Emergency Backstop in South Australia
South Australia recently hit a record for the lowest electricity demand, dropping to -205 MW on October 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM. This happened because the weather was mild, the skies were clear, and a big power user was offline. At that time, solar...
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Emergency Backstop in QLD – What needs to be done?
On 18 August 2024, Queensland also hit a record low energy use of 3,096 MW at 1:00 PM. At that time, solar panels were providing 55% of the power. Energy demand in Queensland has been dropping by about 250 MW per year and is...
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Emergency Backstop in NSW – Why is it important?
New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) are experiencing a major change in electricity demand patterns with growing rooftop solar uptake. This has resulted in record-low operational demand levels, posing potential risks to grid stability. In response, the Australian Energy Market...
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Why Is PowerTag the Best for Energy Monitoring?
PowerTag is a tiny, wireless sensor that assists in monitoring energy consumption in real time. It is intended to assist homes and businesses in Australia in using energy more efficiently, saving them money, and avoiding electrical issues. This little sensor is mounted on circuit...
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How does the BMS help convert energy in a BESS?
The BMS (Battery Management System) is like the brain of the battery. It watches over the battery to make sure it is working correctly and safely. It checks important things like voltage, temperature, and how much charge is left. The BMS also protects the...
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What’s the Best C-Rate for Energy Storage?
C-Rate is one method of determining how quickly a battery can charge or discharge. It informs us of the amount of time a battery takes to be charged or drained. C-Rate appears as “C/x” or “xC.” The value of ‘x’ informs us of the...
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What Makes Busbar Trunking Safe and Reliable?
Busbar trunking systems or busbars are a method of delivering electricity in homes, companies, and factories. Busbars do not employ normal wires but strips of metal such as aluminum or copper to conduct electricity. Metal strips vary in size, depending on the amount of...
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What makes AS/NZS 61439.5 important for safety?
AS/NZS 61439.5 is a set of rules that makes sure electrical distribution equipment is safe and reliable. It is based on an international rule called IEC 61439-5:2014. The focus of this standard is on something called Public Electricity Network Distribution Assemblies (PENDAs). These are...
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How Do Battery Energy Storage System Work?
A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a system that stores electricity in rechargeable batteries so we can utilize it later. The batteries can store energy from solar panels, wind turbines, or even power plants. When we require additional energy, the batteries discharge stored...
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Why Are Smart Panels Better Than Regular Ones?
Smart Panels are built to supply electricity safely inside buildings. They meet stringent Australian safety requirements and are suitable for use in places such as offices, shopping malls, and factories. Switchboards are made to support varying needs, thus they can be easily installed to...
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