Author: Phil Kreveld
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Biofuels are hot
Before we get into the details of biofuels, pause and consider that our planet is brimful with energy. This would be the case even if the ... -
Greenhouse crops and LED lighting
Greenhouse cropping is viable on small semi-rural and suburban areas. Phil Kreveld explains how LEDs can make the sector even more productive. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have ... -
Solving issues through a forensic process
Solving problems by guesswork can be extremely frustrating. A forensic process is the way to go, writes Phil Kreveld. Whenever an inexplicable problem arises in an ... -
What further opportunities are there with solar panels?
As the number of PV systems grows, after-sales service and maintenance provide good business opportunities. Phil Kreveld explains. Solar panels on Australian roofs are as common ... -
Control tweaks
Will you still need grid power if you opt for solar photovoltaic independence? Phil Kreveld looks into the not-so-distant future. Most home owners and businesses could ... -
Keys to the grid lock
It’s time to consider how large numbers of electric vehicles will affect generation, transmission and distribution. Phil Kreveld outlines the issues. The growth in electric vehicle ... -
Lightning protection for solar installations
Solar PV systems in susceptible regions should be made safe from nature’s power. Phil Kreveld explains. Lightning strikes are dangerous, involving currents of up to several ... -
The panel game
Medium-voltage and low-voltage grids will have to be redesigned, with remote access to inverters being a step towards smart networks. Phil Kreveld explains. A few million ... -
Charging ahead with electric cars
Australia’s take-up of electric cars is slower than elsewhere, but despite a few issues this way of travel is sure to gain traction. Phil Kreveld reports. ... -
Microgrids: Generation ex
The argument that large baseload generators are here to stay is weakening, writes Phil Kreveld. It’s often said that we cannot live without thermal power, we ...
