Features
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The case for north-south pitch
GSES investigates the effect of a north-south split pitch on array output and a rethink of optimum design. Solar installers or system designers in Australia know ... -
FluoroCycle lamp waste recycling program enters its eighth year
The FluoroCycle lamp waste recycling program is now entering its eighth year. Cameron Grimes takes a look at how the market has developed. When dumped into ... -
Electrical accessory manufacturers enter home automation sector
Several electrical accessory manufacturers have begun entering the home automation market. Cameron Grimes takes a look at some of the solutions on offer and how they ... -
The NBN, cloud-based apps and small-business success
A new report suggests a strong correlation between the NBN, cloud-based apps and small-business success. Paul Skelton reports. Tired of contracting, Clint Ruby decided a few ... -
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, ...
