The role of flexibility in Australia's volatile energy landscape
13 June, 2024 by Lisa Zembrodt, Principal and Senior Director of Sustainability Business, Pacific Zone at Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricFlexibility is not merely a buzzword in energy discourse — it has the potential to unlock significant cost savings and operational efficiency.
Octopus acquires 1 GW wind farm in NSW
05 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Octopus AustraliaThe renewable energy developer has acquired 28,000 ha of land near Deniliquin, NSW, for development of the Merino Wind Farm.
EXAIR EFC Electronic Flow Control
01 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdEXAIR EFC Electronic Flow Control for compressed air is designed to minimise compressed air use on blowoff, drying, cooling, conveying and static elimination operations.
Jet zero? Govt invests $1.7bn in aviation biofuel
31 May, 2024UniSA experts will work with their Chinese counterparts to develop a sustainable aviation biofuel industry in both countries.
QUT hosts National Battery Strategy launch
28 May, 2024Prime Minister Anthony Albanese released the first National Battery Strategy on 23 May while visiting the QUT Advanced Battery Facility.
CSIRO innovation program for SMEs in clean energy
28 May, 2024Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, is calling on small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on clean energy solutions to apply for the latest 'Innovate to Grow' program.
Tindo Solar plans to establish a solar panel gigafactory
27 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Tindo Solar Pty LtdTindo Solar plans to establish a $90–100 million facility capable of producing 1 GW of solar panels annually, and apply for Solar Sunshot funding.
IICA Technology Expo explored instrumentation, control & automation
13 May, 2024 by Ella Averill-Russell, IICA Sydney Branch Manager | Supplied by: IICA (Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation)The recent IICA Technology Expo in Newcastle, NSW, allowed industry leaders to explore the latest advancements in automation, instrumentation and process control.
Low-carbon aviation? Try methane
10 May, 2024Researchers have developed a process that could create sustainable jet fuel from the methane gas that's emitted from landfills.
A touch of sugar could help upcycle carbon dioxide into fuels
06 May, 2024A new catalyst made from table sugar could have the power to upcycle carbon dioxide (CO2) gas into valuable chemicals.
Heat recovery could save money and the environment
26 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaUp to 96% of the drive energy supplied to a compressor is available for reuse — this is referred to as "heat recovery".
NSW South Coast gains its first community battery
17 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Endeavour EnergyThe Shell Cove battery is one of 54 batteries currently being rolled out across Endeavour's network.
Untapped solar could achieve billions in savings
17 April, 2024UNSW research has found that people living in apartments, social housing and private rental houses are missing out on $9.3bn per year in potential cost savings.
The sustainability sector's thoughts on a 'future made in Australia'
15 April, 2024 by Carolyn JacksonHear thoughts from leaders in heavy manufacturing and climate tech, regional areas and cities as well as research and development sectors.
Billion-dollar boost for local solar PV
12 April, 2024The Solar Sunshot program aims to grow domestic solar PV manufacturing while providing a pathway for the commercialisation of homegrown solar innovation.