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Fake cabling documents are fraud — go directly to jail
There have been reports of unscrupulous people faking cabling registration cards on worksites, and falsifying documentation to become registered cablers. [ + ]
2020 is all about bandwidth, edge devices and PoE
In 2020, new standards, products and services are expected to drive the demand for more bandwidth and PoE for edge devices, across a range of connected spaces. [ + ]
Switch to regular cash flow by requiring a deposit
Without a steady cash flow and streamlined payment processes, it can be difficult to sustain your electrical business's longevity. [ + ]
Smart data hub opens up renewable energy potential
A consumer-facing energy data hub is under development by Wattwatchers, aiming to provide better visibility for energy use in the home. [ + ]
Developing standards for ocean energy and smart cities
Water covers 70% of Earth's surface but currently remains underutilised as a source of energy. [ + ]
What does the COVID-19 stimulus mean for you?
Every federal, state and territory government across the country has implemented stimulus measures to limit the economic fallout of the COVID-19 crisis. [ + ]
What responsibilities do employers have during COVID-19?
Here are the steps employers need to take — and the rights workers have — in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Indoor lights could soon power smart devices
A new type of indoor solar cell that harvests indoor lighting froms lamps and LEDs is being developed for use in smart connected devices. [ + ]
How a battery storage system can stabilise the grid
A report that analyses the performance of one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery energy storage systems has just been released by Aurecon. [ + ]
How multiple microgrids could end blackouts
New research is redesigning how electricity is distributed within power grids, with the aim of keeping the lights on. [ + ]
Data security for the smart building
The right connectivity strategy can go a long way towards protecting your data from on-site attacks. [ + ]
Is water the solution for renewable energy storage?
A new study has suggested that seasonally pumped hydropower storage (SPHS) could be the answer for storing renewable energy over the long term. [ + ]
Renewable hydrogen to boost energy networks
Funding of $1.28 million will be provided by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for the new Australian Hydrogen Centre (AHC). [ + ]
Quantum dots reshape solar power capabilities
Quantum dot solar cells that can be used to generate electricity even in low-light conditions have been developed by researchers at The University of Queensland. [ + ]
Top 5 power quality predictions for 2020
Reliable, quality power will continue to play an important role in 2020, as it does every year in Australia. [ + ]
