Virtual power plants: Critical to Australia’s future energy network
by Alan Reid, Head of Business Relations, Reposit Power As Australia’s energy network continues to evolve in response to the addition of large-scale renewables, it’s critical that we have the right...
View ArticleThe connected worker
Over the last few years there has been a lot of focus on internet of things (IoT), machine learning and artificial intelligence in the oil and gas industry, particularly in terms of how they’re...
View ArticleSA’s virtual power plant: A new phase for Australian energy
With virtual power plants (VPP) offering outcomes such as lower energy prices, increased grid stability and protection during outages, it’s no wonder that the rollout of what could be the world’s...
View ArticleAdvanced aerial inspection for wind farms
Wind turbine inspections using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) save operators time and money; and reduce safety risks compared to conventional inspections. Using UAVs has made it possible to do away...
View ArticleDetecting cyber intrusions in a digital substation
The threat of cyber attack is very real, as energy utilities rapidly move to digitise their operations. As part of the digitisation process, it’s imperative that every precaution possible is taken when...
View ArticleDeep water wind farms take renewable energy offshore
The global offshore industry is diversifying from oil and gas into renewables as cutting-edge technology and research has facilitated the installation of wind farms in deep water. This year’s...
View ArticleCyber risk and business risk – where is the crossover?
by Graeme Pyper, Cyber Security, Thales Australia Protecting the Australian energy sector against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats is a matter of national importance – not only to ensure the...
View ArticleGovernment backs microgrid projects for remote communities
Regional and remote communities are set to benefit from more secure, affordable and reliable energy with the Federal Government supporting feasibility studies into microgrids. The Government is backing...
View ArticleFast and easy partial discharge testing with the Omicron MPD 800
The new MPD 800 universal partial discharge (PD) measurement and analysis system from Omicron represents the next generation of the company’s widely-used and innovative MPD PD testing technology....
View ArticleOne stop warehouse becomes first platinum partner to join FIMER’s new channel...
From July 2020, One Stop Warehouse in Australia will become the first partner to join FIMER’s channel partner program. FIMER said it is committed to doing things differently with a continued focus on...
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