Features
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Biofuels are hot
Before we get into the details of biofuels, pause and consider that our planet is brimful with energy. This would be the case even if the ... -
What happens to outdated solar panels?
Households get substantial benefits from solar panels, but what happens to outdated units? Paul Skelton looks at the business opportunities. The small-scale power generation sector is booming, ... -
A picture of health
They say your health is your wealth, and as you get older this becomes all the more relevant as you try to maintain a healthy mind ... -
From the ground up: estimating jobs
A foundation is designed to support the superstructure, and an estimate does the same job when tendering for a project. Brian Seymour explains. The objective of ... -
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 ...
