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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. [ + ]
Exposing the vulnerabilities of smart homes
Can we trust that smart home devices are safely handling and protecting the sensitive data they have access to? [ + ]
Transforming home security through AI
AI security can learn what's normal for a home, developing a tailored approach that can drastically reduce false alarms. [ + ]
How AI is optimising HVAC
Osaka University researchers have used AI to create a self-regulating control system for indoor heating and cooling. [ + ]
Smart solar made simpler
Solar panels that double as windows, cladding and roof tiles could be a much more common sight in the future, thanks to new tech from RMIT University. [ + ]
Pinpointing a powerline fault — in minutes
Currently, repair crews can spend hours patrolling tens of kilometres of powerlines, some inaccessible by road, to find a fault. [ + ]
Maintaining sparkie safety in a changing electrical landscape
Lucy Finlay discusses crucial safety considerations for electricians in light of changing regulations, automation and the shift to renewable energy. [ + ]
How reliable will eastern Aust energy be over the next 10 years?
AEMO's 10-year reliability report has highlighted the need for urgent investment in the energy transition for those states covered by the NEM. [ + ]
New frontiers in clean energy
Given the urgency and rapidity of Australia's energy transition, the world of future energy is a heady one, full of wild-sounding ideas, innovation and experimentation. [ + ]
Q&A with Jey Shivakumar: How microgrids can serve residential and industrial sites
In this interview, Jey Shivakumar, Principal Engineer, Energy Transformation Services, Cossill & Webley, discusses two very different microgrid case studies. [ + ]
The digital transformation of Australian utilities
Australian utilities are increasingly deploying new technologies in response to changing regulations, customer expectations and market needs. [ + ]
