Efficient electrocatalyst produces hydrogen from water
20 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Curtin UniversityAdding nickel and cobalt to cheaper, previously ineffective catalysts enhances their performance, which lowers the energy required to split the water.
Heliostat technology shifts sunlight to the streets below
17 September, 2021The striking-looking crowning structure on this Rhodes building is much more than an architectural feature...
A spoonful of sugar for long-lasting lithium–sulfur batteries
14 September, 2021Researchers have managed to stabilise lithium–sulfur battery technology by simply using a glucose-based additive on the positive electrode.
Some electric vehicles are greener than others, study finds
14 September, 2021Research evaluating electric vehicles on energy consumption and overall emissions has found that battery electric vehicles performed best in Australia and New Zealand.
Qld's full-size electric bus powered by 100% solar
10 September, 2021 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe bus is 100% powered by 'harvested' solar energy from 250 solar panels, designed to capture more than 159,000 kWh of local sunshine at Transdev's Capalaba depot each year.
Program to help councils supercharge climate action
10 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Ironbark SustainabilityA pilot program has been designed to help local governments determine high-impact solutions for reducing emissions in their local area.
Hot Queensland sun helps to brew ice-cold beers
09 September, 2021Yatala brewery is making beer with the Queensland sun after the installation of what is believed to be the biggest solar project at any brewery in the country.
Australia must reach net zero emissions: ATSE
06 September, 2021To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, Australia must reach net zero emissions by 2050 at the very latest and set ambitious interim emissions targets for 2030.
Fleet charging infrastructure has become a new revenue frontier
03 September, 2021 by Sean Stove, Transport Segment Lead* | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdSelling spare EV charging station capacity as a service itself offers a range of applications.
ystral Batt-TDS series of powder dispersing systems
02 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Ystral GmbHystral has launched the Batt-TDS series of powder dispersing systems which is designed to help accelerate lithium-ion battery development and slurry production.
Victoria's zoos now powered by 100% renewable energy
02 September, 2021Healesville Sanctuary is powered by the Crowlands Wind Farm near Ararat, while Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo use 100% GreenPower.
REC Group REC N-Peak solar panel
02 September, 2021 | Supplied by: REC GroupREC Group launches its second generation N-Peak solar panel.
BlackRock Real Assets invests in EV charging provider JOLT
27 August, 2021BlackRock Real Assets has acquired an equity stake in JOLT Charge, an Australian electric vehicle charging provider.
Minimising energy loss in Li-ion batteries
26 August, 2021Korean researchers have found a way to prevent the initial loss of lithium ions in supposedly fully charged batteries.
Monash releases resources to support Victorian microgrids
26 August, 2021Monash University has developed a suite of interactive resources that will support the implementation of microgrids in various settings in Victoria.
