Features
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Self-powered electrics on the horizon
Researchers at RMIT University have made a significant advancement in self-powered electronics. Sean Carroll finds out what it might mean for the electrical industry. A new ... -
Integrated solar lights: Understand their limitations
The use of integrated (all in one) style solar lights has exploded in the last five or six years. Integrated solar lights have the solar panel ... -
Ushering in the new era of switchboards
It’s almost time for the switchboard standard to rotate and it’s been nearly 20 years since the last was published. Sean Carroll looks at what this ... -
Wave Swell Energy: Creating power from waves
Wave Swell Energy has developed a technology that converts wave energy into electrical energy with its innovative UniWave solution. Sean Carroll finds out more. Melbourne technology ... -
Detecting arc faults before they happen
Arc faults are an invisible danger that can have severe and serious consequences. Sean Carroll finds out more about Clipsal’s new device which aims to reduce ... -
Strata solar deal: An excellent trend for the future
PICA Group has become the first strata management company to secure a renewable energy deal for its properties. Sean Carroll finds out more about the breakthrough. PICA ... -
Fireproofing and what it means to the electrical contractor
Tradies can be held responsible if they break through a wall for cabling purposes and a fire occurs, even if the fire isn’t a direct result ... -
Merging LAN and building automation
New solutions and applications in the LAN sector are targeted toward new markets that are scaling up enormously, e.g., smart buildings, building automation, and the Internet ... -
Increasing LAN cabling performance
The structured copper cabling of local data networks in buildings and offices needs to deliver better performance. More jobs for old copper cables The tasks of ... -
Building surveyors and you
In many instances, tradespeople who don’t always deal directly with a building surveyor on site, may be surprised at the lack of knowledge as to what ...
