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Trina Solar drives solar industry into 600W+ era, reducing cost of energy
Low-carbon development has become a global megatrend. The International Renewable Energy Agency forecasts that solar PV capacity will reach a total of more than 14,000GW by ... -
Getting smart on climate change: Why Aussie homes are missing the mark
Climate change is the most urgent issue facing our world today. With the recent national adoption of a 43% emissions reduction target, businesses are being held ... -
How to test low voltage safely
After presenting a paper on low voltage safety at the 2022 Mines Electrical Safety Conference, Chris Halliday explains how electricians can test low voltage safely. Much ... -
The importance of cable cleats in electrical installations
The importance of cable cleats in electrical installations is well known. Kelly Brown, Ellis Patents, writes about the steps needed to ensure electricians are specifying the ... -
Save yourself the trouble, do your due diligence with cabling
While it might seem like a minor issue, incorrectly labelled cables can be costly in the long run, even if they’re in working order. Sean Carroll ... -
Key steps for successful solar lighting project
Need to deliver a successful outdoor solar lighting project? Orca Solar Lighting’s John Warren runs through seven steps to get the job done. When planned, selected ... -
How can electrical contractors turn their business into an asset?
As one of the world’s leading entrepreneurial small business consultants, Dr. Ernesto Sirolli writes about what electrical contractors can do the build their small business into ... -
Instant surge protection with Thor on guard
Thor Technologies has released the DIN rail mount DRM 95, giving electricians a greater level of surge protection. Sean Carroll finds out more. There are several ... -
Retrofitting – not for the faint-hearted
Every year we find contractors who are unfamiliar with retrofit projects, strewn along the road to the poor house. Brian Seymour looks at it from an ... -
House of the (Earth potential) Rising Run
Power-over-Ethernet or PoE is one of the more exciting electrical technologies today, but the heightened electrical load means Standards must adapt and change. Sean Carroll writes. ...
