Articles
When bus depots become energy hubs
While electric buses bring clear benefits to a city, introducing new fleets of electric vehicles can present a problem: the power grid has to be up to managing the increased demand. [ + ]
How can we manage our grid workload efficiently and sustainably?
As national demand for electricity continues to grow, there are still questions surrounding our ability to manage this need. [ + ]
Are electricians the most in-demand trade in Australia?
Recent research from BizCover suggests this is the case, revealing an impressive 624,540 online searches for sparkies per year. [ + ]
Astronomy, renewables and 'energy communities'
Building a renewable energy system for a telescope in Chile's Atacama Desert could also cover 66% of a nearby community's energy needs. [ + ]
How multifaceted tech can help tame Australia's bushfire threat
Following a warmer than expected winter and high fuel loads in many areas, Australian authorities are bracing for a destructive bushfire season. [ + ]
The role of digital twins in shaping sustainable grids
To meet the government's target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the energy sector must find innovative solutions to maintain reliability while transitioning to cleaner technologies. [ + ]
Weathering the storm: AI's role in grid resilience
Aging infrastructure, workforce shortages and extreme weather are battering energy infrastructure as it manages the complex shift to increased renewable generation. [ + ]
The social value of smart homes
Home automation can greatly improve life for people with disabilities; it's also a smart investment for agencies like the NDIS, according to new research. [ + ]
Focus on Raven Maris
In this electrical industry profile, Sydney Trains electrician and Leader of the ETU National Women's Committee Raven Maris shares her experiences and insights with ECD. [ + ]
How RTUs are protecting the grid
The last 50 years have seen a fivefold increase in environmental catastrophes. Operators of critical infrastructure must address these challenges — but how? [ + ]
Prioritising ventilation: 7 lessons from the pandemic
The pandemic revealed serious deficiencies in the way indoor air quality is managed — something that contributed to the virus's devastating impact. [ + ]
Auroras could threaten electrical infrastructure
Spectacular auroras like the ones seen in the solar storm of May 2024 can cause damage to critical infrastructure, according to recent research. [ + ]
Electricity demand set to double by 2050
Flexible, resilient grids will be critical to managing a global surge in electricity demand, according to DNV's 'New Power Systems' report. [ + ]
Interconnected microgrids: the way of the future?
Murdoch University researchers have come up with an innovative concept to stably integrate renewable energy and EVs into the grid. [ + ]
5 steps towards an EV future
What needs to happen before Australia can realistically make the transition to EVs? [ + ]
