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Exploring the EV boom with Chau Le
Following a recent record that saw sales of electric vehicles outnumber petrol car sales for the first time in Australia, ECD drills into the details of the EV boom with Chau Le, GM of e-mobility at Origin and Chair of the Electric Vehicle Council. [ + ]
The path to home electrification
It's crucial that consumers receive the right information at the right time, according to a report from UNSW Sydney. [ + ]
What's influencing Australian attitudes towards EVs?
National interest in electric vehicles has surged in recent years, according to NRMA Insurance's latest 'Changing Gears' report. [ + ]
Overhauling fire pumps at a North Sydney skyscraper
Micron Group carried out a major fire pump electrical upgrade at 100 Mount St, reducing measured starting current through the installation of three 250 kW Danfoss VSDs. [ + ]
Reducing electrical injuries in Australian workplaces
Monash research has highlighted a need for better electrical hazards training across a range of workplaces. [ + ]
Pilot program supports women into electrical careers
'She Means' is an Australian initiative aiming to increase female participation in industries where women make up less than 30% of the workforce. [ + ]
New depths for subsea solar
Researchers have developed solar cells that can function 10 m underwater, potentially powering submerged sensors, cameras and communications systems far from land. [ + ]
Towards flexible data centres
Can data centres be transformed from static loads into dynamic, grid-aware assets? [ + ]
Redesigning energy: can the grid adapt to significant change?
Whether you're an electrical worker, renewable energy proponent or data centre operator, this is an interesting time for Australia's grid, to say the least. [ + ]
Why Australia's fire safety future needs more women
One of the biggest challenges facing the industry isn't technological: it's human. [ + ]
A close look at arc flash risk in hyperscale data centres
Schneider Electric has released a study assessing arc flash risk in 800 VDC power architectures, commonly used in hyperscale data centres. [ + ]
Battery energy storage set to rise sixfold by 2030
Electrification, industry and the AI/data centre surge are all driving demand for BESS, with China and the US leading the market. [ + ]
Overcoming the barriers to electrification
With NSW about to introduce Right to Charge reforms for strata owners, is building infrastructure ready for a surge in charging demand? [ + ]
Sustainable cloud in Australia: cutting carbon without cutting performance
How can we scale digital infrastructure without proportionally increasing its environmental impact? [ + ]
Passive cooling and the future of HVAC
A rapidly heating planet demands innovative cooling strategies. [ + ]
