Features
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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 ... -
AS/CA S008 and AS/CA S009 are about to be released
The revision of Australia’s mandatory cabling standards AS/CA S008 and AS/CA S009 are about to be released. Brihony Tulloch breaks down the most important updates for ... -
STCs: It’s a cert
Staying up to date with small-scale technology certificates will reduce financial risk for installers and retailers of PV systems. GSES explains. The Federal Government has created ... -
Wiring Rules 2018: Part 2, Appendix O
An innovative solution has been introduced to guard against fire due to arcing. Lindsay Lucas reports. The 2018 edition of the Wiring Rules covers a new ... -
Wiring Rules 2018: Part 2, Section 2
Here are the minimum requirements for selecting and installing switchgear and control gear. Let’s look at the overall power distribution architecture of an installation, including required ...
