Author: Anna Hayes
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Breaking waves in the solar world
As world economies begin to pick up the pieces after the pandemic, one Melbourne company believes that floating solar can play a bigger role than anyone ... -
Taking charge at Jaguar Land Rover
Energy management in a large electric vehicle-charging facility was the task for one Sydney-based electrical contractor. Anna Hayes found out more. How do you expand a ... -
Behind bars: the technology of a jail cell
They are places that, for the most part, none of us will ever experience an extended stay in. But for some, prisons have proved to be ... -
Women buck the trend in the Ausgrid program
A new apprenticeship program has seen an unprecedented number of women sign up to become sparkies. Anna Hayes finds out more. Ausgrid’s new Bright Spark program ... -
One small step for Parkes telescope electrician
It was one giant leap for mankind, but for Parkes telescope electrician Ben Lam, 20 July 1969 was just another day on the job. Anna Hayes ... -
Fetching the facts on dogs on site
Man’s best friend will follow its owner to the end of the Earth. But are there some places that they shouldn’t go? Anna Hayes investigates the ... -
Samsung releases durable phone
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its new Galaxy XCover Pro, a sleek and durable smartphone designed for frontline workers across a variety of industries. A rugged smartphone, ... -
Shedding some light on downlight risks
New downlight regulations aim to act as a buffer between compliant products and the home consumer. Anna Hayes reports. Lighting suppliers are being reminded by Lighting ... -
Networked exit signs and the opportunities they present
Networked emergency exit signs provide a wide-reaching platform for building management and remote control. Anna Hayes found out more. Emergency lighting is part and parcel of ... -
The sparkie gap: can immigrant electricians fill the skill shortage?
With skills shortages in the electrical industry, employers are looking to immigrant sparkies. But it’s not just a case of strapping on a tool belt and ...