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Young women empowered to join electrical industry
NECA is bridging the gender diversity gap within the electrical industry through a variety of initiatives aimed at educating young women about trades. [ + ]
How hazardous area lighting improves underground mine safety
Lighting is one of the most common causes of explosion ignition in high-risk mining environments. [ + ]
Integrated switchgear system vs discrete components: what's better?
When selecting pole-mounted switchgear, power systems engineers face a choice between integrated systems and discrete components. [ + ]
Protection against earth faults — unpacking the technical requirements of RCDs
Residual Current Devices (RCDs) have been used for many years in Australia as the front-line protection for people against the risk of a fatal electric shock. [ + ]
Why Malaysia needs smart grids
Ovarro's Johan van der Veen explains why distribution automation will play a vital role in meeting Malaysia's sustainability goals. [ + ]
Health improves following switch to all-electric buses
A new study has found that the health of residents living alongside a bus route in Gothenburg, Sweden, was considerably improved following replacement of hybrid buses with those fully powered by electricity. [ + ]
Clean energy event coming to Sydney
Energy Next is a free-to-attend industry event focusing on the latest renewable energy and energy management technologies. [ + ]
Keeping cool, sustainably
Electric fans can significantly reduce the vast environmental cost of cooling Australian homes, a new study has found. [ + ]
How to effectively test a transistor
Like any other component, a transistor may malfunction or be damaged. In this article, we show you how to check the correct functioning of this crucial electronic component. [ + ]
The rise and rise of the global smart city
Urbanised populations around the world are on the rise, bringing with them an increase in the adoption of smart city technology. [ + ]
Urgent mandate needed for safer solar systems after floods
Many systems lack a quick and easy way to shut down solar panels in the event of an emergency, creating a serious safety threat for homeowners, first responders and tradespeople. [ + ]
How should industry navigate AS/NZ61439?
Eaton Corporation's Mark Anning takes an in-depth look at what the updated standard will mean for businesses. [ + ]
Rule shake-up for standalone power systems
Standalone power systems can now be built within the National Electricity Market under new AEMC rules. [ + ]
Total Facilities (TFX) returns to Melbourne in May 2022
The dedicated event for facilities managers will run from 10–12 May as part of a week-long Australian program focused on the built environment. [ + ]
Thought Leaders 2022: David Sullivan
ABB Australia's Head of Electrification talks about the need for action on climate change and how technology can enable a low-carbon society. [ + ]
