Features
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How to make the most of solar energy when the sun isn’t shining
With a wetter than average Autumn predicted for many parts of the country, the energy comparison specialists at Canstar Blue explain how Australians can still take ... -
AS/NZS 5033:2021 update: What you need to know
As part of the solar industry, you’re probably accustomed to the 2014 version of the standard, which had two amendments published in 2018. In November 2021, ... -
A Charge (pod) will do you good…
Construction sites are busy places and one of the biggest challenges is ensuring that workers can charge their tools safely and efficiently. A new invention, the ... -
How to use chapter 5 and 5A from NER for large scale embedded generators
The National Electricity Rules (NER), laid out by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC), govern the operation of the National Electricity Market (NEM). These rules exist ... -
Get into shape when it comes to safety
SHAPE Australia has launched the SHAPE Minimum Standards app to address the issue of workplace safety across Australian trade industries. Sean Carroll finds out more. Have ... -
EV charging @ home: What you need to know
As electric vehicles become more and more prevalent in our society, electricians need to know how to install the appropriate battery technology. Smart Energy Lab general ... -
The battle for AGL heralds a new dawn for Australian electricity
Two events in the past week mark a watershed for Australia’s electricity industry. The first, on Thursday, was Origin Energy’s surprise announcement that it intends to ... -
ABB i-bus KNX and Sir Isaac Newton – an unlikely duo
One of the most famous names in the scientific community is Sir Isaac Newton. Born in 1642 in Lincolnshire, England, Isaac Newton is renowned as a ... -
COVID’s impacts on the electrical supply chain
The pandemic has increased demand for products worldwide, including electrical components. Anna Hayes writes about how it has affected chip and component supplies. As the year ... -
Shining the light on asbestos for electricians
We’ve all heard plenty of chat about asbestos and its impact – but what can our sparkies do? Sean Carroll writes about related risks in the ...
