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Smart window controlled by electrical signals
Korean researchers have developed a glare-free, heat-blocking 'smart window' that can be used in buildings or vehicles. [ + ]
A closer look at city lighting
German researchers have deployed citizen scientists to record the sources of night-time lighting in cities — offering detail that satellite images cannot provide. [ + ]
How to boost an aging grid
Exel Composites' Heini Kloster explains how reconductoring electrical grids can help meet the increasing power demands of domestic devices, data centres and EVs. [ + ]
Powering ahead: Australia's climate wins so far
While the discussion around Australia's climate progress is typically hung in a frame of panic, encouraging new data shows that the country is making great strides in its green energy transition. [ + ]
Agrivoltaics: a harmonious solution?
Could this type of solar installation be a win-win for rural communities and the renewable energy industry? [ + ]
An operating system for smart cities
A Cologne-based startup has big plans for what it claims is the world's first operating system for smart cities. [ + ]
Surprise finding about electric current
Australian researchers have discovered entirely new quantum behaviours that only occur in one-dimensional systems, such as electric current. [ + ]
Should we bury broadband and electricity together?
New research has shown that a 'dig once' approach is nearly 40% more cost effective than replacing the two types of infrastructure separately. [ + ]
The case for standalone power
With much of Australia's critical infrastructure vulnerable to extreme weather, standalone power systems are an increasingly viable alternative for communities looking to safeguard their energy security. [ + ]
How to avoid a US electricity crisis?
A meeting of energy experts organised by Stanford University has come up with six big ideas for managing soaring electricity demand in the US. [ + ]
Should businesses choose in-house or third-party manufacturing?
Companies must evaluate their specific needs, goals and capabilities before committing to a manufacturing model. [ + ]
Tackling EV misinformation at Everything Electric
Lauren Davis discusses all things EV with Robert Llewellyn, Red Dwarf cast member and founder of the Fully Charged web series and podcast. [ + ]
How smart HVAC is creating sustainable buildings
By integrating advanced technology and data-driven strategies, building operators can greatly improve the environmental performance of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. [ + ]
Let's talk about electrification, digitalisation and decarbonisation
Can the building sector use AI tools as a binding force for different energy efficiency processes? [ + ]
How power and control cables form the backbone of industrial automation
In this article, cable company LAPP explores the various characteristics and applications of power and control cables. [ + ]