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Next-gen solar designed to take the heat
A next-generation solar cell that can maintain efficiency in the heat has been developed by engineers at Iowa State University. [ + ]
Choosing the right enclosure for harsh environments
An electrical enclosure's ability to protect the controls contained within is impacted by environmental conditions. [ + ]
Organic LEDs: the lighting of the future?
Material that could be used to create organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) is currently under investigation by a team of researchers. [ + ]
Saving energy with solar chimneys
A solar chimney that is optimised for energy saving and fire safety has been designed by researchers at RMIT University. [ + ]
How IoT is reshaping network design
Back in 2014, a Gartner report said that the Internet of Things (IoT) will pose seven challenges in the data centre. [ + ]
How energy efficient are data centres?
If data is going to continue to act as the powerhouse of the information revolution, evaluating its environmental inefficiencies is crucial. [ + ]
Could ultraviolet LEDs help fight COVID-19?
Ultraviolet LEDs that can decontaminate surfaces from COVID-19 infection are currently being developed by researchers. [ + ]
New chemical compound for solar panel creation
Renewable energy potential has been boosted by the creation of a new chemical compound by researchers at West Virginia University. [ + ]
How secure is your smart home?
Smart home technology has undergone a recent surge in popularity, with the average Australian household now containing 18.9 IoT-connected devices. [ + ]
Designing climate-resilient energy systems
An optimisation methodology for designing energy systems that are resilient to climate changes and variability has been developed by scientists. [ + ]
Why field operations teams need enterprise mobile tech
The latest study from Zebra Technologies reveals that only 60% of respondents have adopted a 'mobile-first' strategy. [ + ]
Time warp tech cuts power outage time
New 'time reversal' technology enables faster fault-finding within power networks, as well as reducing power outage durations. [ + ]
Environmental protection with sustainable lighting
Greater emphasis is now being placed on ecological aspects when planning and installing lighting systems for industrial plants. [ + ]
Fake cabling documents are fraud — go directly to jail
There have been reports of unscrupulous people faking cabling registration cards on worksites, and falsifying documentation to become registered cablers. [ + ]
2020 is all about bandwidth, edge devices and PoE
In 2020, new standards, products and services are expected to drive the demand for more bandwidth and PoE for edge devices, across a range of connected spaces. [ + ]