Industry News
Western Power to deploy IoT network solution
Western Power will deploy network technology from solutions provider Itron to modernise its electricity delivery and metering services. [ + ]
Team transforms used car batteries into energy storage systems
Researchers from WMG, University of Warwick, have found a way to repurpose used vehicle batteries as small energy storage systems for off-grid locations. [ + ]
IMA established to accelerate energy transformation
The Internatinal Microgrid Association will offer global expertise for the shift towards decentralised, reliable, digitised and low-carbon electricity networks. [ + ]
Five-star energy efficiency rating for NEXTDC S1 Sydney
NEXTDC's S1 Sydney data centre has received a five-star NABERS rating for energy efficiency. [ + ]
UNSW big data academics to support govt
UNSW health data experts Professor Sallie Pearson and Professor Louisa Jorm will support the government on how big data is managed and shared following their appointments to national committees. [ + ]
Huawei will not give up on Australia
Huawei Australia CEO Hudson Liu announced that the company will "never give up" on the Australian market. [ + ]
Team develops tool for rooftop solar potential
Computer scientists from the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a tool to automatically estimate rooftops' potential to generate solar energy. [ + ]
Tragedy highlights powerline dangers
The death of a Queensland worker acts as a devastating reminder of the dangers of powerlines. [ + ]
Researchers design camera that can see around corners
A research team from Stanford University has designed a camera system that can reconstruct scenes and moving objects that are hidden around a corner. [ + ]
Perth IoT co. will take smart home tech to US market
Quantify Technology's simple, modern and futureproof smart home solution is heading to the US market. [ + ]
Report reveals smart buildings are open to malicious attack
Forescout Research Labs has demonstrated how easily cyber hackers could disrupt the functioning of a smart building via its video surveillance systems. [ + ]
Dunedin's streetlights get smart
New Zealand's Dunedin City Council will light its streets with Telensa's smart streetlight system, connecting thousands of LEDs via smart city data applications. [ + ]
Vic solar industry urges Premier to remove monthly solar cap
The Victorian solar industry has called on the Premier to urgently reform the Solar Homes program, saying that the monthly cap is damaging businesses. [ + ]
Risk of battery-powered devices near electrical equipment
Failure to maintain battery-powered devices such as energy monitoring systems, time clocks or communication equipment can create a potential electric shock hazard and may cause damage to electrical equipment. [ + ]
When's the right time to invest in battery storage?
A researcher from the University of South Australia has developed a calculation that determines when it makes economic sense to invest in battery storage. [ + ]
