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Community battery storage could offer a solution
While Australia enjoys high rates of solar energy production, much of the power generated is still not harnessed, stored or distributed as effectively as it could ... -
A world of possibilities for battery tech
While lithium-ion remains the most common battery technology for solar storage applications, a number of alternatives are making themselves known. Ross McGravie reports. As hydrogen captures ... -
Building the future with PoE++
The rollout of the IoT is accelerating, but are telecommunications cabling standards keeping pace? Ross McGravie looks at proposed enhancements to PoE standards and the birth ... -
As quick as a flash
Arc flash is a serious issue that every electrician faces. Eaton Power Distribution marketing manager Simon Rigling looks at electrical safety in low voltage installations. Last ... -
The ‘good oil’ on renewables
Renewable energy sources, paticularly solar technologies, are rapidly gaining momentum in australia, writes john power. But the transition to a renewables-powered grid is far from straightforward. ... -
Time for change in Queensland
Amendments to Queensland electrical contractor licences mean different training requirements for QTPs and QBPs. Simeon Barut outlines the significance of these changes. From 1 July 2018, ... -
Sydney University’s Great Hall lighting update
In 2017, Sydney-based electrical company Elam Cabling Group was awarded the tender to refurbish the interior lighting of Sydney University’s Great Hall. Cameron Grimes takes a ... -
Putting the heat on storage
Silicon has recently been used as the key material behind technology that stores electricity as thermal energy. Simeon Barut explains. South Australian energy storage company 1414 ... -
DR AS/NZS 5141:201X: Standards keep a cool head
Standards Australia has released a new draft version of the proposed Standard covering residential climate control systems. Adelle King reports Standards Australia has released another draft ... -
Built to last… for a while
With the festival season in full swing, Matt Collins, business development manager of power distribution specialist ide Systems, explains how contractors can ensure equipment is installed ...
