Features
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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 ... -
Explaining Chapter 5 of the NER
Chapter 5A of the NER, a 2014 amendment recommended by the CEC, can be the hardest to interpret. GSES looks at the scope of the chapter, ... -
Planning a successful outdoor solar lighting installation
One side of solar panels in Australia is the use of solar power for outdoor street lighting. Orca Solar Lighting director John Warren writes an introduction ... -
NECA WaTT: The next generation of electricians
Making up only 8% of the industry, there’s a need to bring more women into the electrical industry. Sean Carroll speaks with NECA Education & Careers ... -
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… no, it’s a powerline inspection
Powercor has been trialling a different way to inspect its powerlines and assets recently – drones. Sean Carroll finds out how it’s done. Powercor Australia has ... -
The world of electrical contracting in the mining industry
In this edition of the electrical industry update, Phil Kreveld takes a look at mining. He writes about the role that electrical systems play in mining ... -
Five incentive ideas (so your best staff never want to leave)
Business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick looks at how to implement incentives that keep your staff self-driven and poacher-proof. Nothing stings more than losing one of your standout ...
