ElectricalSolutions Feature Articles

NECA concurs with government position on skills shortages in recovering economy

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:17:57 +0000

Following the release of the federal government's 'Keep Australia Working' report, NECA has voiced its support for the government's views and objectives.

The contractor ‘killing fields’ - life, death and liability for a contractor - Part 2

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:59:21 +0000

The implications of the Fair Work Act on contractor relationships.

The contractor ‘killing fields’ - life, death and liability for a contractor - Part 1

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:29:04 +0000

Part 1 - Defining independent contractor relationships. The use of independent contractors is a common business practice around the country, often perceived as a flexible and low-risk alternative to engaging employees. But many of the obligations and duties owed to employees under Industrial Relations and OHS legislation extend to independent contractors as well.

Call to make cities more energy efficient

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:43:56 +0000

Philips called for action at the global climate change forum to ensure that renovation of existing infrastructure and buildings in cities is accelerated in the battle against climate change.

How IT infrastructure is being affected by the current economic climate

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:49:48 +0000

The challenges confronting the IT infrastructure industry, brought on by the current economical climate, require a fresh approach to successfully deal with them.

Electrical power from trees

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:04:56 +0000

Research from a university in the United States has identified a means to extract electricity from trees that could be put to good use in a number of applications in the future.

New Standards Australia business model

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:33:23 +0000

Standards Australia has recently announced a new Business Model to deal with the current economic climate, and in the process has opened up important dialogue with its stakeholders.

The Investment Allowance guide in plain English

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:49:28 +0000

A lot of contractors are considering taking advantage of the government's Investment Allowance, but finance broker Finlease points out that there are some important factors to consider beforehand, so as to not jeopradise eligability.

Industry views sought on National Broadband Network framework

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:53:31 +0000

The federal government has issued a call for comment from industry, seeking comments about the legislative framework for the National Broadband Network company.

Electric cars as energy sources

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:34:28 +0000

Researchers at CSIRO have developed electric vehicle technology that not only powers a vehicle but helps to power the home or building it is attached to when not in use.

Energy management using Google

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:25:52 +0000

Internet search engine company Google has added ‘energy savings’ as a new value-added service to consumers and electricity providers with the announcement of its ‘PowerMeter’ concept.

Busting myths about power-over-ethernet

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:17:05 +0000

As more powered devices are being connected over ethernet, the case for power-over-ethernet gets stronger. However, as US-based power adapter manufacturer Phihong points out, a number of inaccurate assumptions exist in the market that need to be qualified.

Energy-efficient lighting mandated for Queensland dwellings

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:01:38 +0000

New regulations in Queensland restrict the installation of light fittings and lamps that are not energy efficient to just 20% of a dwelling's floor space.

Ten tips to reduce carbon emissions using videoconferencing

Fri, 22 May 2009 03:59:12 +0000

Tandberg presents 10 ways to help reduce carbon emissions by deploying videoconferencing.

Primer on RCD basics

Fri, 22 May 2009 04:19:01 +0000

Electrical contractors need to have a better understanding of the operation and deployment of RCDs in view of their increased importance in the new Wiring Rules.

Australian government bill on green jobs and technology

Thu, 21 May 2009 02:47:49 +0000

At the most recent COAG meeting, the federal government's renewable energy target scheme, which could boost Australia's investment in renewable energy by $20 billion, was endorsed by the council.

New solar panel surge expected as rebates close and new round of installations begins

Tue, 19 May 2009 07:39:35 +0000

The government's solar energy rebate scheme has been instrumental in thousands of residential solar energy systems being installed over the past year, but its impending close is expected to accelerate the uptake of these systems in the coming months.

New local energy blueprint aims to head off power crisis

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:30:04 +0000

A national research initiative to establish an advanced electricity distribution network in Australia has announced a plan to meet the twin challenges of reducing carbon emissions and reining in rising power costs.

Deploying optical fibre correctly to avoid critical networks failures

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:24:31 +0000

Today’s carrier and LAN fibre-optic cables are being asked to deliver more bandwidth than ever before. The delivery of business-critical applications is reliant on the simple fact that the physical layer performance is effective.

Power usage effectiveness in data centres

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:36:14 +0000

In an effort to become more environmentally friendly, IT companies around the world are working to create the most power-efficient data centres possible.