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Rule shake-up for standalone power systems
Standalone power systems can now be built within the National Electricity Market under new AEMC rules. [ + ]
Total Facilities (TFX) returns to Melbourne in May 2022
The dedicated event for facilities managers will run from 10–12 May as part of a week-long Australian program focused on the built environment. [ + ]
Thought Leaders 2022: David Sullivan
ABB Australia's Head of Electrification talks about the need for action on climate change and how technology can enable a low-carbon society. [ + ]
How Australians feel about smart home technology
Australians aged 55 to 65+ years have embraced smart home devices and become more tech-savvy, according to new statistics — and they're not the only ones. [ + ]
Change to Australian wiring rules
This year will be a milestone year for the application of residual current devices in Australia, with changes to the Standards Australia wiring rules that will change the selection of the RCDs used. [ + ]
SEA Electric supports Australian EV industry report
Australian e-mobility innovator SEA Electric has commented favourably on the new report by the Australia Institute's Carmichael Centre. [ + ]
Commitment to clean energy crucial in lead-up to federal election
The Clean Energy Council is urging Australia's political leaders to commit to meeting the country's domestic electricity demand with clean energy by 2030. [ + ]
The next decade of electric cars: a guide
Many countries around the world are working to reduce the number of petrol and diesel cars on the road. [ + ]
70% of energy suppliers working towards net zero
A new survey shows that Australian energy suppliers are actively engaged in implementing strategies to help achieve net zero goals. [ + ]
LED market expected to grow 14% by 2030
A new report from Guidehouse Insights suggests that the tunable LED luminaire market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 14% by 2030. [ + ]
The impact of climate on electricity demand and cost
Electric-power systems are particularly vulnerable to natural stressors such as wildfires, severe storms and extreme temperatures. [ + ]
2022 Thought Leaders: Stephen Armstrong
Stephen Armstrong of Pacific Automation discusses supporting staff, advanced manufacturing and the path to decarbonisation. [ + ]
Next-gen grid-scale batteries for system stability
Grid-scale batteries equipped with advanced inverters to support the grid have received $100 million in funding from ARENA. [ + ]
Australia's EV boom: what is driving its success?
Over recent years Australia has fallen behind on the adoption of electrification compared to other countries. [ + ]
Preventing cyber attacks on smart buildings
Smart building installations — including those based on KNX — are increasingly becoming the subject of cyber attacks. [ + ]
