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Solar glass: Through thick and thin
Australians are used to solar panels that are about 300 microns thick and they’ve stood the test of time. Phil Kreveld finds out more ... -
Residential solar installations hit near-record year in 2023
Solar power has hit a near-record year for residential installations with Australian rooftop solar power systems installing 11% faster in 2023 than in 2022. ... -
Intertek releases Intertek Inform
Intertek has launched Intertek Inform, providing standards and regulatory solutions to facilitate faster market access. The increasing demand for quality, safety and sustainability means ... -
Minamata convention aims to phase out mercury-containing products
The Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water recently led the Australian delegation to the Fifth Conference of the Parties to ... -
Standards Australia offers a clearer path to battery safety
Amendments to a crucial standard for large batteries are underway at a time of rapid growth in the energy storage sector. Battery energy storage ... -
Keeping your livelihood safe at the peak of trade tool theft
With the crisis of tool theft seemingly growing by the week, many have taken a stand and fought back. San Williams shares the ways ... -
Top five legal pitfalls for tradie business owners
There are lots of risks when running your own business, big or small. To help tradies stay on top of their business game, Helen ... -
Tool review: Psiber Pinger Pro
The world of networking testing equipment is as diverse as it is detailed. Myke Ireland tried out the Psiber Pinger Pro solution from Kordz ... -
Luminaire standard opens for public comment
The Australian Standard for luminaires (i.e. DR AS 60598.1:2023 Luminaires, Part 1: General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1 Ed 9.0 (2020), MOD) is out ... -
Manufacturing, not construction – a solution to the housing crisis?
With still no end in sight for the housing crisis, NXT TEC. has developed a way to half the building time of homes and ...
