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New chemical compound for solar panel creation
Renewable energy potential has been boosted by the creation of a new chemical compound by researchers at West Virginia University. [ + ]
How secure is your smart home?
Smart home technology has undergone a recent surge in popularity, with the average Australian household now containing 18.9 IoT-connected devices. [ + ]
Designing climate-resilient energy systems
An optimisation methodology for designing energy systems that are resilient to climate changes and variability has been developed by scientists. [ + ]
Why field operations teams need enterprise mobile tech
The latest study from Zebra Technologies reveals that only 60% of respondents have adopted a 'mobile-first' strategy. [ + ]
Time warp tech cuts power outage time
New 'time reversal' technology enables faster fault-finding within power networks, as well as reducing power outage durations. [ + ]
Fake cabling documents are fraud — go directly to jail
There have been reports of unscrupulous people faking cabling registration cards on worksites, and falsifying documentation to become registered cablers. [ + ]
Environmental protection with sustainable lighting
Greater emphasis is now being placed on ecological aspects when planning and installing lighting systems for industrial plants. [ + ]
2020 is all about bandwidth, edge devices and PoE
In 2020, new standards, products and services are expected to drive the demand for more bandwidth and PoE for edge devices, across a range of connected spaces. [ + ]
Switch to regular cash flow by requiring a deposit
Without a steady cash flow and streamlined payment processes, it can be difficult to sustain your electrical business's longevity. [ + ]
Smart data hub opens up renewable energy potential
A consumer-facing energy data hub is under development by Wattwatchers, aiming to provide better visibility for energy use in the home. [ + ]
Developing standards for ocean energy and smart cities
Water covers 70% of Earth's surface but currently remains underutilised as a source of energy. [ + ]
What does the COVID-19 stimulus mean for you?
Every federal, state and territory government across the country has implemented stimulus measures to limit the economic fallout of the COVID-19 crisis. [ + ]
What responsibilities do employers have during COVID-19?
Here are the steps employers need to take — and the rights workers have — in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Indoor lights could soon power smart devices
A new type of indoor solar cell that harvests indoor lighting froms lamps and LEDs is being developed for use in smart connected devices. [ + ]
How a battery storage system can stabilise the grid
A report that analyses the performance of one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery energy storage systems has just been released by Aurecon. [ + ]
