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Australia’s next major electrical infrastructure boom may already be underway. And it’s being driven by something most electricians will never physically install: artificial intelligence. AI, cloud computing and digital services all depend on enormous data centres...

EV chargers are popping up everywhere. So are home batteries, bigger air-con systems and an ever-growing list of power-hungry appliances. But there’s a problem. Energy Queensland is warning electricians about the growing problem of service fuse overload. More...

From a distance, EV charging installations can look pretty straightforward. Run a few cables, sort out the switchboard and load management, perhaps add some billing, and away you go. Sounds easy. And unfortunately, that’s the problem. For many electrical contractors,...

How many EV chargers need to be installed as part of the base build of a new commercial or high-rise residential building? The answer: None. That's right, not even one lonely charger sitting in the corner waiting for a Tesla. Many people mistakenly believe new base...

Back in 2022, there were only a few hundred DC fast-charging sites scattered across Australia. Since then, the network has seen huge growth, with more than 4,100 high-power charging plugs now available nationwide. And this is only the beginning. As demand continues to...

As another financial year draws to a close, one thing is clear: EV charging is no longer a future conversation. It is happening now, at scale, and across every sector. Over the past 12 months, Planit Charge has experienced a 300% increase in orders, with charger...

Hiring an EV should be simple. Turn it on, drive, get to your destination and recharge. But after a recent multi-day trip through NSW, we were reminded that it’s not always that easy. High demand meant our usual EV wasn’t available, so we took a “similar” option. On...

Fuel prices are in huge focus, and with the risk of shortages and talk of rationing, thousands of motorists around Australia are giving EVs a serious look for the first time. In fact, recent data suggests this shift is already underway. Some manufacturers are...

At Planit Charge, we speak with electricians about EV charging every day. The market is booming, but so are the myths. From installation complexity to compliance requirements, misinformation is common. Here are the questions we’re asked most often, along with the...

As EV adoption accelerates across Australia, the demand for charging infrastructure in high-density residential buildings and commercial properties is skyrocketing. But for electrical contractors, facility managers, and property developers, installing these systems...