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Building blocks for a renewable electric grid
Coal-fired power stations could be converted to run entirely fossil fuel-free by using a new type of thermal storage material housed in LEGO-like blocks. [ + ]
Capturing and storing solar energy for later use
A molecule that absorbs energy from sunlight and stores it in chemical bonds has been developed by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden. [ + ]
Could skyscrapers soon become a power source?
A new efficiency record for colour-neutral, transparent solar cells has been set by a team of researchers from the University of Michigan. [ + ]
Ensuring safe fire containment when cabling
Fire issues become paramount to cablers if they route cabling through building elements that are deemed as fire containment barriers. [ + ]
Producing power at night through radiative cooling
Researchers have found an energy source that could provide lighting power when solar energy is unavailable — including at night-time. [ + ]
How LED lighting affects the natural environment
The La Trobe University Net Zero fund will be investigating the impact that LED lighting has on native wildlife. [ + ]
New LED design could increase brightness
A team of scientists has developed a new design for light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that could improve light efficiency. [ + ]
The missing link in cloud adoption
Companies are increasingly using the cloud to enable successful digital transformations of their operating models and business processes. [ + ]
How solar panel positioning influences energy output
Changing the positioning of solar panels could increase the amount of energy that they generate, according to new research. [ + ]
Keeping connected during COVID-19
The global COVID-19 pandemic has seen a marked shift in the way individuals and organisations are connecting to one another. [ + ]
Maximising efficiency for the future power grid
With the rapid uptake of renewables and alternative means of power, there has been a push to design a more effective power grid. [ + ]
Smart tech minimises power outages in homes
Smart technology that allows utility companies to better serve dwellings and communities affected by power outages has been designed by researchers. [ + ]
Increased solar power output after COVID-19 lockdown
The worldwide shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic saw a marked increase in solar power output, a new study has found. [ + ]
Funding to fix unstable energy grids
A study that will explore how to manage unstable and weak parts of the electricity grid has just received funding from ARENA. [ + ]
How digital marketing could save your electrical business
During a period when businesses have experienced huge disruption, a fresh digital marketing approach could provide competitive advantage for electricians. [ + ]