Articles
Managing congestion and losses
The nature of power flows around the grid is changing rapidly, with a lot of new generation being built on the edges or middle of the transmission system. [ + ]
Smart cities on fast track
Councils across Australia are testing and adopting smart technologies to improve livability and efficiency. [ + ]
Transmission and distribution co-simulation tool
Renewable energy is on the rise, but questions linger about how electricity generated by residential solar panels and home battery storage can affect the stability of the electrical grid. [ + ]
Internet-enabled arc fault detection
The problem with today's arc-fault detectors is that they often err on the side of being overly sensitive, shutting off an outlet's power in response to electrical signals that are actually harmless. [ + ]
Electrical safety regulations a mess — Lighting Council
New regulations for some LED lamps slated to start on 30 June 2018 will be inconsistently applied, leading to confusion in the industry and higher costs for consumers, says LCA. [ + ]
Smart meter installations — asbestos and electrical safety
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office is reminding electrical contractors of the safe work standards they're expected and obliged to maintain during the installation of smart meters. [ + ]
Tax tips for small businesses
Tax time can be a stressful time for small business owners, but they could do a number of things to get ready. [ + ]
Finding faults in the electrical grid
A West Australian researcher has developed software that could help us avoid another Black Saturday catastrophe. [ + ]
Are solar panels a middle-class purchase? This survey says yes
The latest research suggests that in Australia, rooftop solar photovoltaics are more likely to be adopted by middle-class households. [ + ]
Goodbye, connected home — hello, intelligent home
Digital disruption is happening right now in the connected home space. The disruption we are seeing is the move from a connected home to an intelligent home. [ + ]
Cabling for the future
Even in the era of smartphones, WLAN and Internet of Things (IoT), LAN cabling remains the backbone of all networking in ICT. [ + ]
Netherlands town installs bat-friendly LED streetlights
Rare bats in the Netherlands can now go about their business undisturbed thanks to new LED streetlights designed to emit light that does not affect their natural senses and rhythms. [ + ]
New regulatory approach for LED lighting
The COAG Energy Council has agreed to further improve lighting energy efficiency regulation by introducing minimum standards for LED light bulbs in line with EU standards. [ + ]
Energy storage beyond batteries
The last few years have seen a significant increase in renewables and their implementation into the grid. [ + ]
Standards update
As the standards development process rolls on and the latest project prioritisation draws to a close, previous rounds are being finalised and committees will soon be established to get projects underway. [ + ]
