Features
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Ignorance ain’t an excuse
Brian Seymour explores the notion of decisions and actions being made based on opinions rather than facts. “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you ... -
Exploring the world of solar batteries in Australia
Phil Kreveld explores the world of solar batteries and what the technology means for us and our renewable future. We are living in parallel universes when it ... -
Working live or your life… Part 2
In the summer edition Peter Vandenheuvel focussed on the issues around working live. Here he continues by looking at arc flash incidents, risk analysis and the ... -
An eye on solar inverters
Phil Kreveld discusses the implications of the fast-growing population of solar inverters and their effect on national distribution grids. Once a rare sight, now there seems ... -
The thinking man’s motorbike
As Australian interest in electric bikes grows, more and more companies are venturing into this side of the market. Sean Carroll speaks with one manufacturer to ... -
Switching it up: Going green with digital switchgear
‘Going green’ is a big priority for companies and Schneider Electric has taken a big step towards reducing greenhouse gases with its new digital switchgear. Anna ... -
I’ll follow the sun: PV panels that track the sun
A Queensland solar farm has installed a Nextracker solution which, just like the Beatles song title implies, follows the sun. Sean Carroll finds out more. Australia’s ... -
If the (safety) glove fits
Safety measures and personal protective equipment exists for a reason. Dale West shares John’s story to further emphasise the point and encourage. The last time I cleaned ... -
New regulations rollout for Victorian residential tenancies
New regulations for tenancies come into effect in Victoria on March 29, 2021, requiring landlords to instigate regular maintenance programs, electrical inspections and eventually install Safety ... -
Avoiding future electrocution death traps
Peter Vandenheuvel recounts a tragic story where not one, but two fatal deaths occurred by electrocution, and explores ways to ensure minimal chances of similar occurring ...
