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Smart cities, built from scratch
With their reliance on interconnected systems and sustainable technologies, smart cities present a host of opportunities for the electrical, communications and data industries. [ + ]
The big value of infrastructure digital twins is finally here
What was once considered futuristic eye candy is now a powerful and valuable way to combine and leverage data from disparate sources and multiple disciplines. [ + ]
Finding one faulty solar panel in a sea of millions
Up until now, finding faults in individual panels on a solar farm has been a time-consuming and expensive business. [ + ]
Smart homes, cities and industry: Wi-Fi HaLow moves into the real world
Wi-Fi HaLow's reported advantages include extended ranges and battery life, minimised end-to-end delay, a higher level of security and ease of installation. [ + ]
How does HVAC stand up to bushfire smoke?
New Australian research has demonstrated the importance of bushfire-ready infrastructure. [ + ]
Five ways data storage can advance your sustainability ambitions
With IT a significant contributor to energy consumption, there are considerable sustainability gains to be made by taking the right approach. [ + ]
Exploring the impact of bright lighting on wildlife
Aotearoa New Zealand scientists have looked into the effects on flora and fauna of an increasingly lit-up nocturnal world. [ + ]
The global need for better cooling
Without drastic action, the cooling sector presents an alarming threat to our rapidly warming planet. [ + ]
Optimising Australian networks and speeding electrification
Technology has a crucial role to play in stabilising energy supply as renewables are brought online, writes Neara Co-Founder Jack Curtis. [ + ]
Thought Leaders 2024: Glenn Parsons
Warren and Brown's Chief Technology Officer discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by a constantly evolving telecommunications industry. [ + ]
Expanding Australia's grid: is underground power the answer?
Scientists from Curtin University and UQ have undertaken a detailed comparison of overhead and underground transmission lines. [ + ]
HVAC under strain as El Niño bites
Revolving doors might have a role to play in increasing a building's efficiency, according to software developed by Boon Edam and Delft University of Technology. [ + ]
Robust power grid needed for once-in-a-decade demand
With AEMO warning of a once-in-a-decade surge in electricity demand this summer, careful planning is crucial in avoiding blackouts. [ + ]
Are virtual site visits the key to a net zero construction sector?
93% of construction, engineering and property leaders believe tools such as aerial imagery and geospatial analytics can help achieve sustainability goals. [ + ]
How decarbonisation is affecting coal power workers
New independent research has found the cost of redundancy is higher for former coal-fired power station workers than those in other industries. [ + ]
