Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

The electricity network is changing fast, here's where we're heading

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageMore people are installing solar panels to take control of their electricity supply.Solar PV image from www.shutterstock.com

Things are changing extremely fast in the electricity sector. In 2013 the electricity industry and its stakeholders came together in the CSIRO Future Grid Forum to imagine the possibilities for the future of electricity...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. India should not be allowed to hold the world to ransom at the climate talks
  2. Who feels the heat first?
  3. Just how hard will India push in Paris?
  4. Climate refugees: in the too-hard basket?
  5. James Hansen: emissions trading won't work, but my global 'carbon fee' will
  6. Back to the wall, Brough dramatically switches his story on Slipper diary
  7. Cyber breach at the Bureau of Meteorology: the who, what and how, of the hack
  8. Government policy, not consumer behaviour, is driving rising Medicare costs
  9. Read it and weep: the book trade needs more than parallel import restrictions
  10. Feminist childcare fight comes full circle as job-based policy fails children's needs
  11. Coal could still kill us
  12. Anglers have helped detect a shift in the habitat of black marlin
  13. Mal Brough adds to confusion by saying sorry if he caused confusion
  14. Innovation statement must reinvent the wheel – or throw it away
  15. Two days in at COP21 – what has Australia pledged?
  16. Three of many: problems for the evolving electricity industry in Australia
  17. Review: Political Amnesia – How We Forgot How To Govern
  18. The spectacular peacock spider dance and its strange evolutionary roots
  19. Why we can trust scientists with the power of new gene-editing technology
  20. Australia needs an innovation 'skunkworks'
  21. Gene editing in embryos is fraught with scientific and ethical issues
  22. Five things about innovation Australia can learn from other countries
  23. Australia's innovative future could get a boost from China's Five-Year Plan
  24. Pets and our health: why we should take them more seriously
  25. The camera is god: photographer Trent Parke grapples with an impossible humanism
  26. Why levying GST on banking has been in the 'too hard' basket
  27. To deliver more high-growth startups Australia needs an entrepreneurship system
  28. Going down the same old road: driverless cars aren't a fix for our transport woes
  29. Childcare funding changes leave disadvantaged children with fewer hours of early education
  30. Eyes down: how setting our sights on soil could help save the climate
  31. New Zealand takes aim at fossil fuels, but the numbers tell a different story
  32. Embattled Brough now in stoush with 60 Minutes
  33. Australia is set to ratify the second part of Kyoto Protocol – but it's not a done deal
  34. IMF embraces the redback, but China reforms must go on
  35. Politics podcast: Bill Ferris on innovation
  36. What is 'drug checking' and why do we need it in Australia?
  37. Tom Roberts anyone? A national survey finds the line in art appreciation
  38. Moral responsibilities to disclose your HIV status to partners aren't so clear-cut
  39. It will take more than piecemeal reforms to convince older Australians to downsize
  40. What will the NBN really cost?
  41. Testing teachers' basic literacy and numeracy skills is pointless
  42. Book extract: The Eighties – The Decade That Transformed Australia
  43. Response from Cory Bernardi's spokesperson
  44. Japan's whaling fleet sets sail again, and there's not much that can stop it
  45. Young driver crashes: the myths and facts
  46. What is innovation anyway, and why should you care about it?
  47. Junk food advertisers put profits before children’s health – and we let them
  48. We need more than condoms to prevent HIV in women
  49. Confused much? You need the Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words
  50. Explainer: how Uber and Airbnb are reducing their Australian tax bill

Business News

How Businesses Can Prepare for Unexpected Power Outages

Power failures can occur quickly. The supply may be interrupted by bad weather, issues with the electricity network, damaged equipment or local construction work. This can be just a hassle for a fam...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Chatswood Tutoring Can Fit Into a Student’s Weekly Routine

Create a Predictable Weekly Structure A consistent weekly routine can make study easier to manage when students are balancing several subjects. Chatswood tutoring can provide a fixed learning point a...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Rise of Digital Marketplaces in the Australian Trade Sector

For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Immigration Lawyers Can Help

Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Daily Magazine

Why European Vehicles Demand Specialised Maintenance on Australian Roads

European cars, encompassing premium brands like BMW, Audi, Mercedes, and Volkswagen, are highly soug...

How Melbourne Businesses Can Retain Top Talent Through Visa Sponsorship

Melbourne businesses are facing an increasingly complex hiring landscape. According to the Jobs and ...

Clever Ways to Combat Dampness and Maintain a Healthy Bathroom Environment

Australians currently spend more than 90 percent of their time indoors. This modern lifestyle heavil...

How Registering a Company in Singapore Can Support Business Growth

Choosing where to register a business can influence how easily it grows, attracts customers, and e...

What Business Owners Should Know About Company Registration in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a popular location for entrepreneurs looking to establish businesses with internation...

What Entrepreneurs Should Know About the Benefits of Registering a Company in Australia

Starting a business involves more than finding customers and offering a good product or service.  ...

From Free-to-Air to Netflix: Where Australian Brands Are Spending Their TV Dollars Now

Not long ago, an ad break meant one thing in Australian homes: free-to-air television. Today it mi...

Why South Australia Leads the Country on Home Batteries

South Australia has long punched above its weight in renewable energy. The state has one of the hi...

Diagnosing Common Pool Problems in an Australian Summer

An Australian summer puts backyard pools under serious pressure. High temperatures, intense UV, he...