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7 steps in building a smart city strategy
It is important that a smart city strategy encompasses every department, and that there are no duplications, economies of scale are achieved and technology sharing can happen smoothly. [ + ]
Labor's energy policy offers $2000 battery rebates
The Labor Government will offer 100,000 households on annual incomes of less than $180,000 a rebate of up to $2000 to install residential battery systems. [ + ]
Utilities should prepare for EV adoption
A study has warned utilities to prepare the grid for the increasing uptake of EVs, which will increase energy consumption, peak demand and unpredictability. [ + ]
How ready is Australia's power system for summer?
A report found that 2100 MW of new generation and storage capacity in 2018, as well as additional sourced reserves, will help ensure there is sufficient available resources. [ + ]
The IoT wave — adapt or perish
Ten years ago most people operating in Australia's trade services industry were still scribbling quotes, invoices and their daily schedule on the back of any scrap of paper they could find. [ + ]
IIoT, transport and sustainability
The uptake of Industrial IoT (IIoT) technologies in the transport and logistics sector is largely driven by environmental sustainability, according to research. [ + ]
What does 5G mean for the nbn?
The rollout of 5G networks in Australia is set to impact the nbn, but the ACCC has highlighted the importance of promoting competition. [ + ]
A wholistic approach to long-term project success
Partnering with an end-to-end provider enables experienced and highly trained specialists to manage installation on projects from beginning to end. [ + ]
Powering the future for Australian sustainable transport
ABB has been selected by Chargefox as a key technology partner and supplier for its ultrarapid charging network. [ + ]
Technology predicts electrical fires before they start
Businesses and households often overlook one of the country's most common causes of fires in the built world: electrical failure or electrical 'arc' related fires. [ + ]
Electrical services industry to experience long-term growth
After a challenging past five years, the electrical services industry is expected to experience market growth in the coming years, according to a report from IBISWorld. [ + ]
Digitalisation and the changing face of power management
Digital transformation is nothing new, but its effect on the entire electrical supply chain is profound. [ + ]
Upskill or perish
Technological advancements, Internet of Things and automation are challenging and changing the vocational education and workforce training models. [ + ]
The dark side of lighting
The process for the development of the National Construction Code is woefully inadequate and veiled in an unnecessary level of secrecy, explains Lighting Council Australia CEO Richard Mulcahy. [ + ]
Top energy conference in Melbourne next week
Australia's most comprehensive clean and renewable energy event, All-Energy Australia, returns to Melbourne next week. [ + ]
