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Keeping it simple with KNX
To the uninitiated, KNX can seem complex and pretty daunting. The reality is a little different. [ + ]
Preparing the grid for electric vehicles
A new $3.4 million trial will help support growing adoption of electric vehicles across Australia while reducing infrastructure upgrade costs. [ + ]
Caution on insulation testing
Modern insulation testers are designed to ensure a non-lethal output, but no-one should be tempted to verify this statement by 'testing' either themselves or someone else. [ + ]
New EV technology supercharges electric vehicles
New charging technology will drive Queensland's EV uptake plans. [ + ]
New solar technology inspired by butterfly wings
Photovoltaic and solar thermal systems are not generally thought of as aesthetically pleasing. A new design breakthrough aims to change that. [ + ]
Industry trends... 2021 and beyond
The ongoing impacts of COVID-19 aren't the only threat to industry in 2021. Read more from Michael Sainsbury, Chief Executive Officer of IPD Group Ltd. [ + ]
The future of energy efficiency in data centres
Researchers have found that graphene-based heat pipes can help cool electronics and power systems in data centre applications. [ + ]
2021 looks bright for optics
During 2020, fibre-optics and communications solutions provider MSS Data Solutions has seen large and medium enterprises demanding more secure and reliable network performance. [ + ]
Truly transformational home automation
An ambitious project using ABB i-bus KNX technology includes a suite of automated features. [ + ]
What will the post-COVID-19 smart building look like?
As Australian organisations prepare for their staff to cautiously return to the workplace in 2021, smart buildings will play a key role in helping them get back to business as usual in the 'new normal'. [ + ]
The road to recovery for the construction industry
Infrastructure will continue to stimulate the economy and jobs in 2021, in turn supporting residential and commercial projects. [ + ]
Advanced solar panels derive more energy
A new study suggests it is possible to derive 1.5 times the efficiency from solar cells. [ + ]
Next-generation solar cells receive funding boost
Australian start-up SunDrive has received $3 million in funding from ARENA to advance its solar manufacturing process in Australia. [ + ]
Sending more surplus solar back to the grid
Smart inverter technology could enable more Australians to export their surplus solar energy back to the grid. [ + ]
'Sun in a box' that stores renewable energy as heat
The price of storing renewable energy as heat could be reduced by new heat-harnessing 'solar' cells. [ + ]
