Energy

Using solar panel waste to build better batteries

24 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Deakin University

Researchers have developed a way to reclaim a valuable element from end-of-life solar panels, which can be used to improve energy storage capacity in batteries.


From sugar to aviation fuel: fast-tracking the conversion

19 January, 2023 | Supplied by: University of Queensland

Researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) have found a way to convert sugarcane into a building block for aviation fuel and other products.


Insights 2023: Mario Macri

16 January, 2023 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

Head of Smart Buildings & Smart Power, Electrification at ABB Australia, Mario Macri shares his predictions for 2023.


Veolia's nationwide green energy project launched

19 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New Zealand

Veolia has launched a nationwide decarbonisation project across its Australian operation to reach ecological transformation and support its net zero ambition.


ARENA to fund eight grid-scale batteries

19 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

ARENA has announced $176 million in conditional funding to eight grid-scale battery projects across Australia, on behalf of the Australian Government.


AusNet to connect large wind farm to the grid in Victoria

30 November, 2022

The Golden Plains Wind Farm in Southwest Victoria will be connected to the grid by AusNet — it will power more than 750,000 homes when the project is completed.


Decarbonising the regions, one mine at a time

28 November, 2022 by Amy Steel, Senior Manager and WA Leader, ENGIE Impact | Supplied by: ENGIE Impact

A decarbonised mining sector has the capacity to reduce global emissions drastically, but the pace needs to increase.


FIFA World Cup kicks off using smart streetlights

28 November, 2022 | Supplied by: EnGoPlanet

As part of the sustainable agenda for the FIFA World Cup preparation, LED streetlights from the US were installed in Doha, Qatar.


Solar Shine Solar Cleano F1 solar cleaning robot

24 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Solar Shine Australia

Solar Shine Australia has partnered with a solar cleaning robot manufacturer.


REC TwinPeak 5 Series solar panels

23 November, 2022 | Supplied by: REC Group

REC Group has announced the production of the REC TwinPeak 5 Series, the fifth generation of its TwinPeak solar panels.


SA testing drone technology for power grid maintenance

21 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Carbonix

Carbonix has partnered with SA Power Networks and Nokia to advance the use of long-range UAVs in aerial inspection work and flood monitoring.


Race to zero: vehicle brands' progress to no emissions

11 November, 2022

The Climate Council has developed a ranking of some of the top-selling cars in Australia to find who's the cleanest in terms of emissions.


Smart meter rollout recommended

08 November, 2022

Energy Networks Australia has welcomed the AEMC recommendation to accelerate the rollout of smart meters to support the transition to net zero.


UNSW Sydney solar pioneer wins prestigious prize

03 November, 2022

Scientia Professor Martin Green was awarded the Millennium Technology Prize for his leadership in the development of the PERC solar cell.


Leadership scholarships for women in clean energy

02 November, 2022

The Clean Energy Council has announced the 10 recipients of the 2022 Chloe Munro Scholarship for Transformational Leadership.


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