Ageing infrastructure, environmental concerns, advancements in technology and changing consumer preferences are driving grid modernisation as utilities work to meet changing and growing demands. [ + ]

John Young, APAC Sales Director at EU Automation, gives his advice for keeping your programmable logic controllers safe from cyber attack. [ + ]

Following opposition leader Bill Shorten's policy announcement that 50% of new cars will be electric by 2030, questions have been raised about the ability of the electricity grid to cope with the increased demand associated with a substantial increase in the use of electric vehicles. [ + ]

New electrical safety regulations set to come into effect on 13 May will require licensed electricians to mount, locate, fix or remove solar panels on solar farms. [ + ]

Avast research found that 47.1% of digital homes in Australia have more than five smart devices connected, and 33.4% of these contain at least one vulnerable device. [ + ]

CCT Energy Storage's TED (Thermal Energy Device) is a heat battery that can store 12 times more energy than a lead–acid battery and 5–6 times more than a lithium-ion battery. [ + ]

Farmers are increasingly investing in renewable energy, but they continue to face a number of challenges when it comes to the connection, installation and integration of on-farm solar PV. [ + ]

The government has announced a $525.3 million Skills Package that will reform the VET sector and support up to 80,000 additional apprenticeships over five years. [ + ]

IFS President of Service Management Marne Martin shared her insights on the changing landscape of field service and how organisations need to digitise to drive efficiency and remain competitive. [ + ]

Over 30 supply chain leaders recently gathered for an executive networking breakfast at Cafe Sydney to discuss the impact of digital transformation on the industrial distribution sector. [ + ]

Everyone knows electricity is dangerous, but communications have been considered relatively safe. That's all about to change. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

The transition from halogen to LED street lights has allowed councils to better adjust to the needs of residents through trial and error. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]