Renewable Energy & Power Generation

As more houses and buildings in Australia install solar panels, community batteries are one way that neighbourhoods can reduce overall energy usage, and households can reduce their energy bills. “Community batteries provide benefits for the energy user, the grid operator, and the energy retailer,...

AS/NZS 4777.1:2024 New Solar Standards The new AS4777.1 solar installation standards have dropped and there is a large impact for grid protection. The new standard AS/NZS 4777.1:2024 supersedes AS/NZS 4777.1:2016, while the existing 2016 edition will remain current for the six month transitional period,...

ComAp InteliPro offers a highly flexible mains decoupling relay designed to meet strict utility protection standards. It is ideal for distributed generation, cogeneration units, renewable energy sources, and backup protection for generator sets. The ComAp InteliPro stands out with its flexibility and robust features....

ComAp MainsPro offers enhanced protection for your energy systems. Additionally, it is suitable for installations including renewable energy sources. With this combination of features, usability, and reliability, it becomes a first choice while managing modern energy. Reliable protection for modern energy systems MainsPro provides...

A generator changeover switch is a critical component in ensuring the continuity of electrical power during outages. This device allows a load to be shifted from one electrical source to another—such as from the main utility grid to a backup generator—quickly and safely. It...

Portable generators can be invaluable for quite a few applications, from powering small appliances in the great outdoors to backup during electrical outages. The Australian and New Zealand Standard, AS/NZS 3010:2017, lays down the criteria for the prudently secure and performative generating sets. If...

Distributed Generation (DG) technologies, like photovoltaic systems, have transformed electrical distribution networks by enhancing energy resilience and reducing reliance on conventional power sources. However, these technologies introduce challenges, particularly in voltage regulation. The Volt-Var mode in smart inverters is crucial for addressing these challenges....

Microgrids are local electrical grids with defined electrical boundaries, acting as a single and controllable entity. It is able to operate in grid-connected and in island mode. A ‘stand-alone microgrid’ or ‘isolated microgrid’ only operates off-the-grid and cannot be connected to a wider electric...

In Australia, effective management of your energy is going to require an understanding of the role of Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs). Each state has its DNSPs, and there could be multiples in each state. Knowing your local DNSP will help you make informed...

Get ready to dive headfirst into the future of renewable energy at Smart Energy Queensland 2024 on Tuesday, August 27. This event is going to shed light on how Queensland’s energy sector is propelling towards a futuristic makeover, highlighting never-before solutions and unprecedented opportunities...