Essential Energy drones take power network inspection to new levels

Essential Energy is utilising innovative drone technology to inspect power poles, zone substations and other critical electrical assets across its network. Drones provide an efficient, cost-effective alternative to the regular ground-based and aerial inspections Essential Energy undertakes as part of its extensive maintenance program. The drones – or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) – capture vital […]

Throughout the year Powerlink runs a number of forums for interested stakeholders to discuss a variety of topics including demand and energy forecasting, new technologies and the future of their transmission network. To find out more about Powerlink’s Engagement Forums, where you can learn more about demand forecasting and have your say about the future of transmission […]

The EUAA South Australia Energy Forum, on October 24 in Adelaide, will examine this and other critical energy market questions during a one-day forum designed to enable participants to ask tough questions and be part of the conversation. Key energy market players including AGNL, AEMO, CEFC, State government and opposition, AGL, Clipsal, Greensync, Adani Renewables and Schneider […]

More than 110 key electricity industry representatives gathered on Monday (7 August) to collaborate on the future of Queensland’s transmission network in a changing energy industry. Customers, consumers, government, renewable energy proponents and industry representatives attended Powerlink’s annual Transmission Network Forum, gaining an insight into future energy and demand forecasts, network development and future investment […]

Powerlink’s high voltage transmission network is an integral part of the Queensland electricity supply system, with an important responsibility of delivering power to almost four million people. Powerlink has published its 2017 Transmission Annual Planning Report (TAPR), which forms a key part of Powerlink’s planning and decision-making for the future. The 2017 TAPR outlines the key […]

** SAVE THE DATE ** The 2018 EUAA National Conference will be held at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne on Wednesday May 2nd and Thursday 3rd May. Stay tune as further details will be announced later in the year. Sponsorship opportunities are available – contact euaa@euaa.com.au for more details.

Powerlink’s contribution to Queensland electricity bills is set to reduce after the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) Final Decision confirmed Powerlink’s commitment to deliver better value to consumers. Powerlink Chief Executive Merryn York said the business had sought to align with the AER’s guidelines and approach as much as possible and submit a Revenue Proposal that […]

The EUAA welcomes today’s announcement by the Federal Government of the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism that will give it the power to limit gas exports. We are heartened to see the Government recognising there are critical domestic gas supply and cost issues that must be addressed. Our view is that with the introduction of the […]

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As the operator and manager of the main high voltage transmission grid in NSW and the ACT, TransGrid enables more than 3 million homes and businesses to access a safe, reliable and affordable supply of electricity. TransGrid’s system transports electricity from sources of generation including wind, coal, solar, gas and hydro to large industrial customers and […]

On Monday 27th March the EUAA attended the first of what is expected to be a number of meetings with the Federal Government to assist in resolving the current gas crisis and to ensure the long-term commercial sustainability of both the market and member companies. The communique from Ministers Sinodinous, Canavan and Frydenberg provides an overview […]

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