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Thought Leaders 2022: Rafael Koenig
The Weidmüller Australia Managing Director shares insights about future energy sources and the impact of the pandemic on work practices and global transport of materials. [ + ]
Key data centre trends for 2022
Data centres will next year accelerate moves to mitigate the climate crisis, according to Vertiv. [ + ]
Is renewables-based electrification the way of the future?
Innovations in the electric power sector could give electricity the lead over fossil-based combustion fuels in the world's energy supply by mid-century. [ + ]
Developing large-scale energy storage technology
A safe, cheap and sustainable method of storing energy has been developed by researchers. [ + ]
5 ways technology helps to remotely manage building space
What technologies are available for facility managers to ensure that buildings can be monitored remotely and kept running smoothly during a pandemic? [ + ]
Working to stamp out bad solar panel installations
A Good Installer Guarantee has been launched to protect homeowners from poorly installed solar panels. [ + ]
How Australia's EV landscape is changing
New, aggressive government targets for electric vehicles will see public servants predominantly driving electric vehicles within the next few years. [ + ]
Smart homes need to get smarter on energy use
The average 'smart home' in Australia just isn't that clever. [ + ]
Enabling a city to power itself at net zero
Comprehensive adoption of photovoltaics in the built environment could enable Melbourne to reach net zero. [ + ]
Are wind and solar power reliable enough?
The question of renewable power reliability is explored in a recent study by the University of California, Irvine. [ + ]
Solving the energy storage and supply puzzle
A simple and affordable means of ascertaining the best chemicals and metals for energy storage and supply has been found by Curtin University researchers. [ + ]
How powered fibre is powering your family's education
If you have a son or daughter in college, then you can probably relate to this. [ + ]
Stretchy LEDs created with an inkjet printer
Engineers have developed a way to print stretchy LEDs on unconventional surfaces using an inkjet printer. [ + ]
How digitising saves construction businesses money
A new report suggests that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) could save thousands by switching to e-invoicing. [ + ]
Identifying defects to strengthen solar panels
A new technique to identify defects in silicon solar cells is being explored by researchers. [ + ]