Articles
Energy planning for the homes of the future
How might digital lifestyles within the home affect energy planning for future residential living? [ + ]
Easing grid pressure with AI technology
Machine learning that can accurately predict wind and solar power is being used to securely integrate them into the national electricity grid. [ + ]
The benefit of structure: remembering life before SCS
A structured approach to cabling has brought many benefits to modern enterprises, but it wasn't always this ordered. [ + ]
Future trends: PV power for thermal building activation
Solar company my-PV has developed a system that releases excess solar energy to heat building foundations. [ + ]
The special requirements of air-con circuit protection
To satisfy the safety requirements of more stringent Australian wiring standards, ABB has introduced new residual current protection technology. [ + ]
Shifting the focus on CCTV
Research from XYX Lab suggests the use of CCTV in public spaces is shaping women's behaviour in unexpected ways. [ + ]
Schneider calls for collaboration in Industries of the Future
Schneider is urging industrial enterprise to embrace universal automation, sustainable efficiency and digitalisation to boost economic recovery. [ + ]
Bushfire risk on overhead lines — get it covered
With climate change making hot, dry and windy conditions more likely, utilities need to protect themselves and the public from the risk of bushfire. [ + ]
How Automated Infrastructure Management is showing its human side
Automated infrastructure management implementation boils down to very human considerations. Here are four ways that the AIM conversation is centred on flesh and blood rather than ports and patch cables. [ + ]
Smart homes in a post-pandemic world
What changes will 'the new normal' bring for the home automation industry? [ + ]
A spotlight on the safety elements of the AS/NZS 61439 standard
The long-awaited AS/NZS 61439 standard was mandated on 24 May 2021, meaning all switchboard builders and electrical contractors across ANZ must now comply. [ + ]
Australia breaks PV system install record in 2020
Over 362,000 rooftop solar PV installations were issued with small-scale renewable energy scheme certificates under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. [ + ]
Energy Next: connecting market-leading technologies with the clean energy sector
An exciting clean energy event is coming to ICC Sydney on 13–14 July 2021. [ + ]
Multimode fibre vs singlemode fibre vs copper: a battle you can't lose
When it comes to new technology, there have been some great battles over the years. Records vs cassettes, CDs vs MP3 players, fax vs email. The list goes on. [ + ]
Single pair ethernet useful in buildings
Single pair ethernet is creating high expectations. Where can the new technology unroll its benefits? [ + ]