Powerlines

Update 31 October 2024  The Broken Hill transmission line is moving closer towards energisation, with Transgrid crews expediting reconstruction works...

With the growing uptake of renewable energy, power electronics will play an essential role in maintaining grid stability. The rapid...

Transgrid has escalated its far west operations response following a catastrophic weather event on 17 October 2024, with emergency towers...

In an Australian first, Transgrid is trialling advanced robotic technology, which aims to make work on transmission lines safer and...

While network repairs continue following an extreme weather event, Essential Energy has restored power to communities in the far west...

The Port of Newcastle has signed key agreements for the design and environmental impact studies for its proposed Clean Energy...

With unexpected challenges disrupting construction, Decon’s resilience and adaptability was integral in delivering a major Brisbane urban renewal venture. As...

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released its final determination on a rule change that will enable greater flexibility...

CitiPower customers will now have access to more detailed information about unplanned outages affecting their property as part of a...

Transgrid is trialling advanced drone technology to inspect its high-voltage transmission network in New South Wales and the ACT to...

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has approved Powercor’s transmission licence application, following extensive stakeholder and community consultation.  The licence allows...

Construction of CopperString 2032’s second workforce accommodation site in Richmond has commenced.   Once completed, the 840km transmission line will...

Hitachi Energy is building on a combined heritage of more than 240 years of innovation to achieve its purpose of...

EnergyCo has opened registrations for the community reference groups for the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission project.  The two...

To provide a more reliable and resilient energy network while keeping costs down for customers, AusNet will seek approval for funding...

As the owner and operator of the electricity transmission and distribution network in Tasmania, TasNetworks is responsible for delivering reliable...

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) will receive a further $120 million for the Victorian component of the VNI West...

Early works have kicked off for Powerlink’s SuperGrid Training Centre and Transmission Hub in Gladstone. Queensland Minister for Water and...

The independent Network Outage Review panel has released its final report into how privately owned power companies responded to the...

The NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has approved ENGIE’s Hills of Gold Wind Farm, located outside Nundle in northern New...

Powercor has unveiled a $3.3 billion plan to deliver a stronger power network that can better withstand extreme weather, support...

Under its new Regional Connect Program, Western Power is collaborating with local communities to improve power reliability in areas of the network...

As part of its commitment to improving grid reliability, Western Power has completed network resilience works in Dalwallinu, Moora and Coorow, which will...

Transgrid has launched an initiative to increase female participation in the construction industry, which will support women in regional New...

Update 4:00pm 2 September  AusNet restores power to more than half of customers  Over the last 48 hours, more than...

Transgrid has secured $700 million in funding to progress early works on the New South Wales section of the VNI...

Transgrid has marked a key milestone for EnergyConnect, with the first section of the new Buronga substation in south-western New...

AusNet is set to start construction of the electricity transmission connection for ENGIE’s Goorambat East Solar Farm, which, once completed,...

Visitors can now secure their tickets to the All Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference – the largest clean energy event in...

As part of its Transmission Annual Planning Report (TAPR) 2024, Transgrid said that industry collaboration is required to achieve a...