Using smelly fruit to charge your phone
12 March, 2020A new method that involves converting durian and jackfruit waste into supercapacitors that can charge mobile phones has just been developed.
Generating solar power on building facades
05 March, 2020Using photovoltaic elements on facades could be a useful way to supplement solar energy supply, new research suggests.
PROtop — The next level in industrial power supplies
01 March, 2020 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty LtdWithin the chemical, pharmaceutical and process technology industry, system availability is absolutely critical and there must be no failures.
Arcadis is engineering partner on Daintree Renewable Microgrid Project
27 February, 2020Arcadis will support Volt Advisory in designing a microgrid powered by 100% renewable energy sources on behalf of locally owned Daintree Renewable Energy.
UQ develops quantum dot solar cells
19 February, 2020A University of Queensland team has developed quantum dot solar cells that can be made into thin, flexible films and used to generate electricity.
Powering electronics with waste heat
17 February, 2020Researchers have combined thermocell technology with a matched phase transition material, increasing the ability to harvest waste heat to power electronics.
Western Sydney on a mission to slash emissions
07 February, 2020Nine Western Sydney councils have launched the Western Sydney Energy Program — a strategy to slash emissions and boost energy savings for a more sustainable, affordable energy future.
Australian Hydrogen Council welcomes GHD to the fold
06 February, 2020 | Supplied by: GHD Pty LtdThe AHC has welcomed GHD as a Corporate Member to help build a hydrogen-based energy future for Australia.
SOLARWATT Vision glass-glass solar PV modules
30 January, 2020 | Supplied by: SOLARWATT AustraliaSOLARWATT's Vision glass-glass modules are durable and robust against environmental influences. They are approved for Australian cyclone conditions.
ARENA needs urgent funding extension
29 January, 2020An Australia Institute report says ARENA needs an urgent funding extension to maintain its critical role in improving energy reliability and reducing costs as the nation shifts to low-carbon sources.
Smart energy on show in 2020
24 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Smart Energy CouncilThe Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition trade event for solar, storage and energy management is being held from 7–8 April 2020 at the ICC, Sydney.
Ballarat prepares for Australian Waste to Energy Forum
24 January, 2020The forum is a chance for the waste-to-energy industry to address waste hierarchy fundamentals and changing perceptions about WtE facilities and their role within an integrated waste management strategy.
Potassium's potential in rechargable batteries
21 January, 2020A research team from Tokyo University of Science has found that, compared with lithium rechargeable batteries, potassium-driven batteries show promise as a low-cost, more sustainable option.
Battery investment critical to Paris target
20 January, 2020Battery technologies could reduce emissions in the transport and power sectors by 30%, according to a World Economic Forum report.
Unlocking the potential of the dark side of solar
14 January, 2020Purdue scientists calculate the potential of the dark underside of a solar panel, which can be used to convert sunlight reflected off the ground into more electricity.
