Author: Jacob Harris
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Latest budget cracks down on tax dodging
The black economy is growing and to fight the problem the government has announced a range of new measures as part of the 2018-19 budget. This ... -
Lights are on, nobody’s home
Recent changes to Section J6 of the National Construction Code are causing a stir within the industry, with many arguing they’ll have a negative impact and ... -
Community battery storage could offer a solution
While Australia enjoys high rates of solar energy production, much of the power generated is still not harnessed, stored or distributed as effectively as it could ... -
An enlightening experience for Steven Orr
Steven Orr Electrical recently completed an award-winning lighting job at its local sportsground. Jacob Harris caught up with Steven for a first-hand account. From its beginnings ... -
Getting up to speed with the 802.3bz Standard for Ethernet
To accommodate the growing data demands of end users, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has ratified the 802.3bz Standard for Ethernet Amendment: Media ... -
Artemis: An artful solution
With massive growth in mobile data traffic, traditional cellular networks are in danger of exceeding capacity. But Artemis, a Silicon Valley start-up, may have just turned ... -
What comes KNXt for KNX in Australia?
By now, electrical contractors all around the country are likely to have heard of KNX. What you may not know is that industry is currently debating ... -
IoT: Into the swing of ‘Things’
The Internet of Things promises to usher in fundamental changes in all sectors of the electrical industry. Jacob Harris takes a closer look at the technology ... -
Code for Telecommunications and Cabling Enterprises
The Cabling Advisory Group has drafted an Industry Code for Telecommunications and Cabling Enterprises to promote uniformity within the industry. Kevin Fothergill spoke with Jacob Harris ... -
AS/NZS 4777.1: Setting a new standard
AS/NZS 4777.1 is the primary standard relating to the safety and installation of grid-connected PV systems with or without storage – and it’s changing. Australian Solar ...
