Features
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Electricians are about to enter a new age of smart homes
Once the domain of the tech-savvy, home automation is becoming increasingly popular among Australian home owners, with new systems offering convenience and energy efficiency. Technology, such ... -
Maxing ‘batteryfication’: Can this be your eureka moment?
With the increasing use of stationary batteries in residential, small commercial and light industrial situations, Peter Vandenheuvel believes now is the right time for the more ... -
What type of business structure is best for your tradie business?
A common question for many businesses in the post-COVID age, Paul Cott looks at the most common business structures for tradies and explains the benefits, disadvantages ... -
What’s the difference between P and N-type solar panels?
The modern solar panel industry is focused on N-type solar panels over P-doped panels but little is really known about the two types that grace Australian ... -
Mutual recognition: Tradies hit the road under new scheme
Tradespeople can now move easier between states and territories with the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme. Sean Carroll finds out how it works. From 1 February 2022, ... -
To clean up Australia’s power grid, we’re going to need many thousands more skilled workers – and fast
To get Australia’s grid 82% powered by renewables by 2030 is a huge increase. At present, the electricity powering eastern and southern states is around 33% ... -
Five principles data centre managers must consider to address the talent shortage
With a talent shortage in the data centre space, Schneider Electric’s global supply chain SVP secure power, Joe Craparotta, lists five principles managers can adopt for ... -
Crystal clear: licensing scheme for silica saves lives
As we learn more about crystalline silica and its ill effects on tradespeople across the country, moves are being made to increase safety. Sean Carroll writes ... -
Tradies hit the road under new scheme
Tradespeople can now move easier between states and territories with the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme. Sean Carroll finds out how it works. From 1 February 2022, ... -
Vertiv sees energy use, efficiency loom large as data centre industry turns to 2023
Data centres will experience increased regulation and third-party oversight in 2023 as the world continues to grapple with the industry’s rising energy and water consumption against ...