Energy

Map reveals hidden UV risk for next-gen solar panels

08 April, 2026

Engineers have created a worldwide UV radiation map for solar panels, highlighting major differences in exposure depending on climate and mounting systems.


Canola may be key to Australia's biofuel

08 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Rabobank Australia

A new report highlights the key role the nation's canola could play as a biofuel in future energy transition and security.


Solar pumps transform water supply for remote NT farm

01 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Grundfos Pumps Pty Ltd

The water reliability of a remote Northern Territory property has been improved, enabling it to operate as a sustainable hay farm supplying the beef industry.


$80m grants for NSW industry decarbonisation

11 March, 2026

The NSW Government has provided $80 million to help mining and manufacturing industries cut emissions as the state heads towards net zero.


Energy storage tech to support WA's clean energy future

11 March, 2026

WA's GreenTech Hub has identified five innovative energy storage technologies to help the state transition to cleaner energy.


Pig poo to power South Australian homes

11 March, 2026 | Supplied by: LMS

A renewable gas facility will be establised in Wasleys, SA, that will convert piggery effluent into renewable energy for the state.


EVs provide fuel security, says AEVA

10 March, 2026

The AEVA said the full electrification of transport remains the single most effective strategy Australia can enact to improve fuel security.


2026 Renewable Fuels Summit to focus on action

10 March, 2026

Held from 10–12 March, the Summit brings together more than 60 speakers, including over 20 speakers from the United States, Europe and Asia–Pacific.


Aula Energy expands solar portfolio

24 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Aula Energy

Aula Energy has acquired 1 GW of operational solar farms and a development pipeline of up to 800 MW of co-located BESS from Lightsource bp.


Community mistrust puts renewable energy rollout at risk

18 February, 2026

Australia's clean energy rollout is accelerating; however, delays persist across rural and regional Australia due to community mistrust.


NSW to exceed energy storage targets

10 February, 2026

The state government has awarded contracts for six new long‑duration battery projects to strengthen NSW's energy grid, ensuring it exceeds its energy storage targets.


Ferrocene could be key to next-gen grid-storage batteries

10 February, 2026 | Supplied by: ARC Centre of Excellence for Carbon Science and Innovation

The orange solid with a camphor-like odour has helped aqueous zinc-iodide batteries move a large step closer to supplying safe and economic grid and household energy storage.


Carbon-conversion technology creates chemicals for jet fuel

29 January, 2026 | Supplied by: RMIT University

Researchers have developed technology that may help turn industrial emissions into jet fuel by simplifying how carbon dioxide is recycled.


Novel energy storage system to decarbonise buildings

28 January, 2026

Researchers have designed a novel energy storage system that charges from surplus renewable power that would otherwise be wasted.


Tiny gold spheres could improve solar energy harvesting

28 January, 2026

Applying a layer of supraballs onto a commercially available electricity converter nearly doubled solar energy absorption compared to traditional materials.


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