Articles
Electrification, digitalisation and the path to net zero
As the shift from fossil-based systems drives change within existing power infrastructures and beyond, digital technology will be mission-critical for electrification. [ + ]
New directions in community solar
With momentum building towards net zero in Australia, there is an increasing amount of research into energy diversification and the deployment of small to midscale community-driven solar initiatives. [ + ]
How children are driving EV uptake
A global survey conducted by ABB E-Mobility has found that children are playing an important role in the EV transition. [ + ]
Why an electrical skills plan is vital for Australia
The Electrical Trades Union has formed an alliance with leading industry groups and key stakeholders to develop a new skills plan it says is crucial to the nation's energy transition. [ + ]
Q&A with Chris Cormack: What role can VPPs play in Australia's energy transition?
Chris Cormack, Executive General Manager, Discover Energy, discusses the potential of virtual power plants and related technology in shaping the future of Australia's networks and grids. [ + ]
How lighting technology can protect sensitive environments
When planning and installing lighting systems for industrial plants, ever more emphasis is being placed on considering the ecological aspects. [ + ]
Multimeter safety in Australia
Recent serious incidents involving multimeters have highlighted the risks of using them when incorrectly rated or inadequately insulated for the job. [ + ]
Lack of planning may jeopardise EV uptake
Inadequate charging networks could thwart electric vehicle adoption goals, a recent study has found. [ + ]
Launching Electricity 4.0
Schneider Electric has released three independent research studies to better understand the maturity of sustainability initiatives within IT and data centre organisations. [ + ]
From buzzword to reality: a 5-step plan to address data centre sustainability
As internet giants increasingly adopt environmental, social and corporate governance goals, data centres should follow suit, starting with five simple processes. [ + ]
Top 10 tips for keeping safe this winter
As Australians pull heaters and electric blankets out of storage and spend more time indoors, Building and Energy has released its Top 10 tips for keeping safe in the home during the winter months. [ + ]
Why smart cities of the future need secure infrastructure
While smart cities have long been anticipated as a utopian vision of urban living, their sheer complexity creates an unprecedented cyberthreat. [ + ]
Hydrogen energy for everyday life
Toyota and its subsidiary, Woven Planet, are studying a number of viable pathways to carbon neutrality and consider hydrogen a promising solution. [ + ]
Young women empowered to join electrical industry
NECA is bridging the gender diversity gap within the electrical industry through a variety of initiatives aimed at educating young women about trades. [ + ]
How hazardous area lighting improves underground mine safety
Lighting is one of the most common causes of explosion ignition in high-risk mining environments. [ + ]
