Revised solar standard to promote safety, improve compliance
23 November, 2021Standards Australia has published a revised solar standard with an aim to support users in meeting compliance requirements and promote consumer safety.
Net zero within reach for Melbourne's buildings
12 November, 2021 | Supplied by: ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton ScienceNew modelling predicts buildings in the City of Melbourne could provide 74% of their own electricity needs if solar technology is fully integrated into roofs, walls and windows.
Bean plant roots turned into energy storage devices
11 November, 2021Sweden-based researchers have used a special solution to turn plant roots into energy storage devices.
Study solves energy storage puzzle
04 November, 2021Curtin University researchers have developed a method to determine which chemicals and types of metals are best to store and supply energy.
Time to speed the switch to electric vehicles
28 October, 2021 by Cecilia DuongWe need to think bigger if Australia wants to meet its Paris Agreement commitments, and speeding up the shift to electric vehicles could help, according to UNSW experts.
Race to zero: $36m electric bus pilot takes off
26 October, 2021A $36m pilot program, aimed at driving a cleaner future for public transport, will see 40 new electric buses deployed across Sydney.
Global experts to deliver AU$30bn AAPowerLink project
25 October, 2021 | Supplied by: SMECSun Cable has announced that PwC Australia, Bechtel, Hatch, Marsh and SMEC (Surbana Jurong Group) will deliver the AU$30+bn Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink) project.
1414 Degrees partners with Woodside on energy storage tech
19 October, 2021 | Supplied by: 1414 Degrees1414 Degrees has been working with Woodside to assess the commercial potential of SiBox, which has the ability to store renewable electricity and deliver heat.
NSW Hydrogen Strategy welcomed by industry
15 October, 2021 by Lauren DavisPremier Dominic Perrottet says the NSW Hydrogen Strategy will help the state drive deep decarbonisation and establish itself as an energy and economic superpower.
Solar parks can cool the surrounding land
14 October, 2021Researchers found that solar parks produce 'cool islands' extending around 700 m from the park boundaries.
Solar films used for e-bike charging 'tree' in Germany
13 October, 2021Using its organic solar films, ASCA has designed a 'solar tree' for an e-bike charging station at a residential complex in Löchgau, Germany.
How can Australia become a renewable energy superpower?
07 October, 2021Grid flexibility is one of the keys to decarbonising Australia and helping it become a renewable energy superpower, according to a new Wärtsilä report.
Electrification would reduce Australia's energy bills: report
07 October, 2021Australian households could vastly reduce their energy bills through electrification, and cut domestic emissions by around one-third by 2030.
NSW's emissions reduction targets are progressive and achievable
06 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New ZealandVeolia says NSW Government's emissions reduction targets are progressive and achievable with the support of stronger environmental policy.
JV brings green hydrogen and ammonia production to Bundaberg
06 October, 2021A multimillion-dollar carbon capture renewable energy venture has been signed to produce green hydrogen and ammonia for export and domestic use in Bundaberg.