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Panel beaters: relocatable solar panels
Solpod has established a winner in a relatively short time. Chief executive James Larratt tells Sean Carroll about the company’s relocatable solar solution. In 2017 James ... -
Women buck the trend in the Ausgrid program
A new apprenticeship program has seen an unprecedented number of women sign up to become sparkies. Anna Hayes finds out more. Ausgrid’s new Bright Spark program ... -
The ups and downs of the Wiring Rules
Changes in the way people use lifts in residential settings has sparked changes in the Wiring Rules. Sean Carroll looks into what those changes mean for ... -
Keep em’ rollin’: EVs battery technology and power
In Part 2 of his look at electric vehicle opportunities for the electrotechnology industry Peter Vandenheuvel touches on battery technology, power distribution and related aspects. The ... -
One small step for Parkes telescope electrician
It was one giant leap for mankind, but for Parkes telescope electrician Ben Lam, 20 July 1969 was just another day on the job. Anna Hayes ... -
What the future holds
In this digital age electrical power is essential for our lifestyles. Gary Busbridge outlines future business opportunities that need to be planned for now. Steven Chu ... -
Greenhouse crops and LED lighting
Greenhouse cropping is viable on small semi-rural and suburban areas. Phil Kreveld explains how LEDs can make the sector even more productive. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have ... -
Waste not, want not: reusing solar panels
The growth in photovoltaic (PV) installations could swamp us with unwanted modules in the future. GSES issues a rallying call for national action. Most photovoltaic (PV) ... -
Fundamental training options
If you plan to offer your clients a truly bespoke home automation experience, training is of the upmost importance. CEDIA vice president of education and training ... -
Getting started in home automation… why, how, when and where?
So you’ve decided to enter the home automation race, but where do you begin? Pete Baker outlines your first steps to a successful smart home career. ...