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Potassium's potential in rechargable batteries

21 January, 2020

A research team from Tokyo University of Science has found that, compared with lithium rechargeable batteries, potassium-driven batteries show promise as a low-cost, more sustainable option.


Corporate PPAs driving renewables

22 November, 2019

A Business Renewables Centre Australia (BRC-A) report reveals that 70 leading Australian organisations have switched to renewable energy in the past two years.


Federal support for Australia's future bioeconomy

13 November, 2019

Bioenergy Australia has welcomed the government's commitment to develop a roadmap to boost Australia's bioenergy sector.


Grid Reliability Fund — a billion-dollar boost or bluff?

04 November, 2019

The government has announced a $1 billion Grid Reliability Fund, but some have concerns about the Underwriting New Generation Investments (UNGI) program.


Croissant inspires renewable energy solution

29 October, 2019

Croissant making has inspired a research team from Queen Mary University of London to solve a sustainable energy problem.


South Australian hotel redevelopment with electrical efficiency

01 October, 2019

The Hurley Hotel Group's $20 million redevelopment of the Marion Hotel installed an electrical solution that was energy efficient and easy to use.


Energy industry gets a look at Monash microgrid

19 September, 2019

Monash University is showcasing its energy microgrid to the energy industry to demonstrate how a 100% renewable-powered city can operate.


How industry can turn waste into biogas

17 September, 2019 by Andrew Okely, General Manager – Strategy and Commercial

Businesses can turn organic waste into biogas to offset energy costs and create new revenue streams.


Veolia to build lithium processing plant in Japan

12 September, 2019

Veolia Water Technologies will supply lithium refining technologies to Toyota Tsusho and Orocobre via a new plant to be constructed in Naraha, Japan.


Coober Pedy power project awarded

06 September, 2019

EDL's Coober Pedy Hybrid Renewable Project has been awarded the 2019 Asian Power Awards' Environmental Upgrade of the Year.


Renewable energy on target for 2020

05 September, 2019

The Clean Energy Regulator has approved enough capacity to guarantee achievement of the 2020 Large-scale Renewable Energy Target.


Urgent need to replace coal, says AEMO

22 August, 2019

AEMO has released a report highlighting the urgent need for investment in energy generation and transmission to ensure the security of Australia's energy system.


Researchers capture 'blue energy'

01 August, 2019

Stanford researchers have developed a battery that generates energy from areas where sea water and fresh water mingle. The technology has the potential to make energy-independent and carbon-neutral coastal wastewater treatment plants a reality.


Launch of energy from waste FAQs

29 July, 2019

WMRR and Bioenergy Australia are launching a series of energy from waste fact sheets, with the first instalment focusing on thermal treatment.


Renewable hybrid microgrid to power WA goldmine

19 June, 2019

A renewable hybrid microgrid incorporating wind, solar, battery and gas power is under construction at a WA goldmine.


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