Author: Phil Kreveld
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Variable speed drives
Phil Kreveld takes an in-depth look at variable speed drives ad what you need to know about them. Variable speed drives are almost as common as ... -
Solar installations – Panel testing and hotspots
Phil Kreveld looks at some of the reasons why hotspots can occur in solar panels and what you can do to help avoid them. Rooftop solar ... -
The power of IoT
Phil Kreveld explores the Internet of Things and world of possibilities awaiting the electrical industry. “When wireless is perfectly applied to whole world, it will be ... -
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 ...
