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As Russians hack the US grid, a look at what's needed to protect it
The high-voltage lines carrying electricity across the US aren't the only potential targets. [ + ]
Energy storage — unlocking the value
Storage will underpin the renewable energy revolution, and now is the time to take advantage of this opportunity. [ + ]
New cabling standards — what you need to know
With a number of new cabling standards primed for release this year, 2018 will be a big year for the ICT industry. [ + ]
IoT and its impact on trade services
With the number of connected devices worldwide expected to jump 12% on average annually, the Internet of Things (IoT) represents significant opportunity in the trade services market. [ + ]
Managing congestion and losses
The nature of power flows around the grid is changing rapidly, with a lot of new generation being built on the edges or middle of the transmission system. [ + ]
All-Energy Australia 2018
The 10th edition of All-Energy Australia, a clean and renewable energy exhibition and conference, will be held from 3–4 October 2018 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Smart cities on fast track
Councils across Australia are testing and adopting smart technologies to improve livability and efficiency. [ + ]
Transmission and distribution co-simulation tool
Renewable energy is on the rise, but questions linger about how electricity generated by residential solar panels and home battery storage can affect the stability of the electrical grid. [ + ]
Internet-enabled arc fault detection
The problem with today's arc-fault detectors is that they often err on the side of being overly sensitive, shutting off an outlet's power in response to electrical signals that are actually harmless. [ + ]
Electrical safety regulations a mess — Lighting Council
New regulations for some LED lamps slated to start on 30 June 2018 will be inconsistently applied, leading to confusion in the industry and higher costs for consumers, says LCA. [ + ]
Smart meter installations — asbestos and electrical safety
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office is reminding electrical contractors of the safe work standards they're expected and obliged to maintain during the installation of smart meters. [ + ]
Tax tips for small businesses
Tax time can be a stressful time for small business owners, but they could do a number of things to get ready. [ + ]
Finding faults in the electrical grid
A West Australian researcher has developed software that could help us avoid another Black Saturday catastrophe. [ + ]
Are solar panels a middle-class purchase? This survey says yes
The latest research suggests that in Australia, rooftop solar photovoltaics are more likely to be adopted by middle-class households. [ + ]
Goodbye, connected home — hello, intelligent home
Digital disruption is happening right now in the connected home space. The disruption we are seeing is the move from a connected home to an intelligent home. [ + ]