Electrical
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Solimpeks hybrid PV-T technology
Now that solar has been well and truly established in Australia, clean energy installers would be wise to expand their skills and product offering to remain ... -
Standards of living increase
The Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules was recently amended for the second time. Dimi Kyriakou looks at the most important changes that electricians need to know about. -
Keeping the noise down on wind turbines
Wind and solar are two major players in the renewable energy market – and both technologies could bode well for electricians. David Herres explains the world ... -
How to recycle your old lamps
Incandescent globes are being phased out completely, for their lack of energy efficiency and are being replaced by more efficient forms of lighting. These lamps don't ... -
How lighting affects your mood
The human brain translates light into stimulating messages for the nervous system; the more intense the light, the more messages are sent and the more active ... -
Renewable energy battery storage system
An Australian company is leading the way in renewable energy battery storage systems with the installation of a prototype at a Queensland university. Dimi Kyriakou finds ... -
Brewery installs cogeneration system
A new brewery in Geelong, Victoria, is set to install a natural gas-fired cogeneration system to provide patrons with a ‘cleaner’ glass of beer. Dimi Kyriakou ... -
Lighting design in theatres
After a decade of working in the industry, it’s safe to say that Lisa Mibus knows a thing or two about creating a captivating lighting design ... -
The icebox gets ‘smart’
The humble icebox has long been the topic of technological development. Now, the CSIRO has found a way to make them truly 'smart'. Paul Skelton reports. ... -
Philips integrated LED indoor lighting range now available in warm white
Crafted from high-grade glass and brushed aluminium, each model in the Ledino range is both minimalist and elegant. Simple and versatile, the Philips Ledino range injects ...