North Coast Trials New Electricity Technology / News / Northern Rivers Business Magazine: North Coast NSW

North Coast Trials New Electricity Technology

The North Coast has been chosen to trial new technology that can prevent power disruptions.

Country Energy says it is the first test of the equipment to be held in Australia.

Spokesman Mike Hely says the device will detect faulty equipment in the electricity network.

“What it means is that we’ll get to know where there’s a faulty component [and] we can send someone to fix it before any interruption occurs,” he said.

“So it will reduce the number of unplanned interruptions. It will improve reliability. So it’s good for our customers and good for us.”

Mr Hely says thousands of powerlines will be used across the region.

“We’re trialing up in Tweed Heads on 11,000 volts powerlines,” he said.

“We’re trialing it also around Yamba on another powerline.

“Probably the longest one that we’re doing is from Casino to Urbenville, which goes through a lot of rural areas that are subject to environmental conditions and wildlife.”

28 July 10

NRBM
T: 02 6685 4516
F: 02 6685 4518
W: Northern Rivers Business magazine
E: email Northern Rivers Business Magazine
P: PO Box 130 Suffolk Park NSW 2481

Northern Rivers Web Design

The Small Print:
Notice: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication the publisher accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions or resultant consequences, including any loss or damage arising from the reliance on information in this publication. The views expressed in Northern Rivers Business Magazine are not necessarily endorsed by the editor or publisher. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, internet or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.