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Digital power: a new safety frontier — Part 1
Everyone knows electricity is dangerous, but communications have been considered relatively safe. That's all about to change. [ + ]
Energy storage — the great enabler
The 2019 Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition, held 13–14 June, will bring together industry professionals in the energy storage sector to analyse the projects and transformative technologies powering the global energy transition. [ + ]
Controlling the output of LED streetlights
The transition from halogen to LED street lights has allowed councils to better adjust to the needs of residents through trial and error. [ + ]
Field Service Management 2019
At the 11th Field Service Management Summit, held from 15–17 April in Sydney, over 100 senior-level professionals will come together to discuss improving the customer centricity and productivity of field service staff through technology, workforce optimisation and change management. [ + ]
WA's energy strategy plans for future power system
The WA Government has launched the Energy Transformation Strategy to address the rapid uptake of rooftop solar panels and battery storage systems, and increasing levels of large-scale renewable generators. [ + ]
Improving efficiency for fast data centre operations
A system by MIT researchers better allocates time-sensitive data processing across cores to maintain quick user-response times. [ + ]
AI in Australia's electricity sector
Australia is in the midst of a major political debate over energy policy, pricing and surety of supply to meet residential and business demand. [ + ]
Call for better EV charging infrastructure in Australia
Infrastructure Australia has proposed a national EV fast-charging network is a top priority, which may help address concerns about driving range and increase EV adoption. [ + ]
Five reasons why contractors should use a field service app
How can your electrical field service company take advantage of the latest technology trends, like artificial intelligence and cloud-based software services? [ + ]
Smart buildings and energy management
Intelligent technology managing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting and fire safety that was once considered groundbreaking is increasingly becoming the norm in most buildings. [ + ]
Europeans call for better workplace lighting
A survey found that 56% of Europeans would like better workplace lighting, with suggestions for improvements including personalisation, automation and adjustability. [ + ]
Microgrids for buildings
As Australia swelters in the now annual 'once-in-a-lifetime' heatwave, Australians are cranking up their air-conditioning units to stay cool. [ + ]
Building a nation of battery recyclers
Australia is the worst of any developed country for battery recycling at 5–10%, compared with Belgium at 75%. [ + ]
Labor plans to "supercharge" hydrogen industry
The Labor Party's $1.14 billion National Hydrogen Plan, which aims to position Australia as a leader in the hydrogen industry, has largely been met with support. [ + ]
Three cabling considerations for faster data centre deployment
If data is the world's most valuable currency, then speed is the market force that makes or breaks data centre deployments. [ + ]
