Energy

Decarbonising the industrial process sector

21 August, 2024

A new type of thermochemical reactor designed by researchers at Stanford Engineering has potential to decarbonise many industrial processes, including cement manufacturing.


Carbon-negative power stations possible in NZ

16 August, 2024

A modelling study shows that retrofitting a geothermal power station could allow carbon capture from other sources such as forestry residue.


Boral developing lower carbon concrete for infrastructure

12 August, 2024

In partnership with industry players and researchers, construction materials company Boral is developing a lower carbon concrete product using Australian calcined clay.


Report explores feasibility of small modular reactors

25 July, 2024

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering has investigated how and when SMRs could fit into Australia's energy mix.


Aussie innovation tests seabeds for offshore wind farms

18 July, 2024

Australian engineers have unveiled a device based on a modified spear gun to test seabed soil when designing offshore wind farms.


Low-income tenants go solar in Vic

12 July, 2024

Solar Victoria and Haven Home Safe have undertaken a significant solar installation through the state government's Solar for Community Housing program.


Schneider Electric 'BESS' battery energy storage system

12 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

BESS is the foundation for a fully integrated microgrid solution driven by Schneider Electric's controls, optimisation, electrical distribution, and digital and field services.


Qld Govt enlists Redflow for major energy project

08 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Redflow Limited

Battery energy storage company Redflow has signed a memorandum of understanding with Queensland energy generator Stanwell Corporation.


Will hydrogen play a critical role in the energy transition?

05 July, 2024 by Katerina Sakkas

The role of hydrogen in Australia's energy transition and more broadly was the focus of a panel at Siemens Australia's Beyond 1% Summit, a major sustainability event held in Sydney from 3–4 July.


Rewiring Australia weighs in on nuclear proposal

01 July, 2024

The advocacy group has urged Australia to "double down on electrification".


Govt grants: driving down industrial decarbonisation 

28 June, 2024

ARENA is providing a total of $1.98 million in grants directly to 10 businesses that are looking to contribute to Australia's emissions reduction targets.


Why Australia's energy sovereignty doesn't mean 'more lithium'

27 June, 2024 by Dr Thomas Nann

A battery technology inventor argues that the government shouldn't be putting all the battery eggs in the one basket as we may risk our energy sovereignty.


The central role of energy storage in our renewable energy future

26 June, 2024 by Natalya Makarochkina, Senior Vice President, Secure Power, Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

As the impacts of climate change intensify globally and emission reduction deadlines loom, Australia must prioritise its power supply.


Art Deco cinema receives solar upgrade

20 June, 2024

Thanks to a charity that finances climate action projects, Adelaide's historic Capri Theatre has a new 71.8 kW rooftop solar system and 51.2 kWh battery.


Australia's nuclear future or fantasy?

19 June, 2024 by Carolyn Jackson

The Federal Coalition has released details on its vision for nuclear energy in Australia, including seven locations for plants, but is it a plausible solution?


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