Funding to accelerate the commercialisation of biofuel technologies
12 March, 2013The production of sustainable, clean fuels is a step closer to a commercial reality following an Australian Government investment of $9.8 million in two projects through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Advanced Biofuels Investment Readiness Program.
Commercial production of biofuel a step closer
08 March, 2013An algae biofuel demonstration plant will be built by Muradel, a joint venture by Murdoch University, Adelaide Research and Innovation and commercial partner SQC, after the federal government announced $4.4 million of funding.
Collaboration to plan future power
05 March, 2013A $3.3 million CSIRO grant is being shared between four universities to investigate the most economically efficient energy network for Australia’s future.
Renewable energy cooling for supercomputer
01 March, 2013The development of a renewable system for cooling Australia’s largest supercomputer is one step closer following the start of an innovative geothermal energy project in Perth.
Corn cobs suitable for bioenergy production
14 February, 2013When energy officials proposed using crop residues to produce cellulosic ethanol, concerned scientists took to the fields to learn more about how these residues protect soil from erosion and enhance soil quality.
Siemens sustainable technology provides SA’s first electrified passenger train network
08 February, 2013The Siemens and John Holland rail electrification project for the Noarlunga and Seaford rail lines is delivering the electric Traction Power Infrastructure on these rail lines as part of the South Australian government’s Rail Revitalisation project.
First-of-its-kind, fuel-cell-powered industrial floor cleaning machine
24 January, 2013Nilfisk-Advance Group has introduced the first fuel-cell-powered industrial combination sweeper-scrubber.
Solving South Africa’s energy crisis
23 January, 2013South Africa’s electricity network requires considerable reform over the coming decades if the country is to successfully diversify its generation mix to sources other than coal to meet the increasing demand for power.
First South Australian project declared eligible under the Carbon Farming Initiative
18 January, 2013The Clean Energy Regulator has approved an alternative fuels diversion from landfill project under the Carbon Farming Initiative.
Government grants $3.6 million for biomass gasification project
13 December, 2012The Australian Government, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), has awarded a grant of $3.6 million to build and operate a demonstration facility for an innovative biomass gasification technology that has been developed at the Fuels and Energy Technology Institute (FETI) at Curtin University.
Origin and Tesla announce energy partnership in Australia
22 November, 2012Origin Energy and Tesla Motors have announced a partnership to support the introduction of Tesla’s new electric vehicle to the Australian market.
Stealing nature’s photosynthetic secrets
12 November, 2012The prospect of creating clean, renewable hydrogen fuel is closer than ever after a breakthrough in our understanding of photosynthesis.
Young Hobart scientist breaking ground in biofuel production
08 November, 2012Up-and-coming Australian scientist Kim Jye Lee Chang from the University of Tasmania was one of the state winners at the 2012 AusBiotech/GSK Student Excellence Award for his work in identifying new microorganisms that can be used to produce oil from recycled carbon sources. The discovery could provide Australia with a secure, environmentally sustainable fuel feedstock for the future.
Producing fuel from air and electricity
03 November, 2012A University of Canterbury lecturer in New Zealand is researching the possibility of producing fuel from air and electricity. The technology removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and produces methanol, a liquid fuel similar to petrol.
Technology takes the danger out of uranium, says scientist
30 October, 2012A Queensland University of Technology (QUT) chemical scientist says mining uranium for nuclear energy is a “safer” alternative to coal-fired power stations.
