Technology
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kVA demand costs money
Modern revenue metering measures harmonic kVA demand in addition to reactive demand. Phil Kreveld sees a business opportunity for contractors. The transmission and distribution networks are ... -
LED into the light!
Downlights have been a problem in the past, but new requirements and classifications will clear everything up. Gary Busbridge reports. The humble LED light has assumed ... -
Tradespeople and homeowners warned of faulty cables
Approximately 2,300km of dangerous Infinity electrical cable is still installed in thousands of homes across Australia. It is expected that in the next couple of months ... -
Legrand Excel Life: By sparkies, for sparkies
An extensive update to the Legrand Excel Life range of wiring devices has led to some impressive developments. Paul Skelton reports. Some readers of Electrical Connection ... -
Companies prepare for growing demand in battery storage industry
Australia is predicted to become one of the world’s largest markets for battery storage due to its high cost of electricity, the large number of households ... -
Metrowest wires up four satellite stations
The construction of four remote satellite stations saw one WA contractor play a critical role in linking rural communities to the rest of the country. Paul ... -
The National Measurement Institute to hold a lighting workshop
The National Measurement Institute will hold a one-day workshop on emerging lighting technology such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) on 4 May 2016 at its premises ... -
GARY BUSBRIDGE: Producing safety
Component safety is as big an issue as electrical system safety. Gary Busbridge asks whether we are as diligent as we should be. These articles usually ... -
New Zealand and Pacific Solar and Storage Council launched
A New Zealand and Pacific solar and storage council has been launched. The new industry body will be dedicated to promoting solar and energy storage, ensuring ... -
Solar Gold certification
The Solar Gold Certification program is an initiative of the Australian Solar Council that aims to benefit installers, designers and end users alike. Jacob Harris explains. ...
