Technology
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Moveable solar steps closer to commercialisation
A moveable solar-diesel power plant with advanced control systems has been successfully piloted and will be commercialised through the newly formed company SunSHIFT. Australian Renewable Energy Agency ... -
Battery storage trial takes place in WA
A ground-breaking residential battery storage trial is now up and running in the Western Australia suburb of Alkimos. The trial is being supported by $3.3 million in ... -
Tragic death provides warning for working with live electricity
A tragic death of a retired electrician on the Gold Coast yesterday reinforces the dangers of working with live electricity. Initial investigations of the incident by Queensland’s ... -
The role of lighting in IoT
The Internet of Things is the next industrial revolution. As a specialist for innovative lighting components and systems, Tridonic is convinced that lighting will play a ... -
Off the grid Melbourne home wins industry award
A home in Melbourne has won ‘The people’s choice award’ at the KNX Awards 2016. The awards recognise outstanding design and integration globally across residential, commercial ... -
VELUX Australia to launch solar powered skylight
VELUX Australia is set to shake up the skylight industry with the April launch of the Solar Powered Skylight. Using opening skylights for lighting and to ... -
Don’t let solar go to waste
As the number of solar panels installed on homes and businesses increases, so too does the potential for solar waste. Paul Skelton looks at one scheme ... -
STEVE ARTHUR: Changing the playing field
Aussies love their sport, so contractors better get it right when wiring up stadium lights. Philips trade channel manager Steve Arthur looks at the ins and ... -
NECA chief applauds red tape slashing
The slashing of red tape and administrative burdens is good news for electrical contractors says NECA chief executive Suresh Manickam. “Small business is the lifeblood of ... -
Schneider Electric announces UPS will be Li-Ion compatible
Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, has announced that it will support the use of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries as an alternative to ...
