Energy

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?


Green methanol project planned for SA

19 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Vast Solar Pty Ltd

The Solar Methanol 1 project could unlock green fuel production in Australia, helping to decarbonise hard-to-abate industries like shipping and aviation.


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 Electric

Flexibility 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 Australia

The 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 Ltd

EXAIR 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, 2024

UniSA 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, 2024

Prime 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, 2024

Australia'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 Ltd

Tindo 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, 2024

Researchers 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, 2024

A new catalyst made from table sugar could have the power to upcycle carbon dioxide (CO2) gas into valuable chemicals.


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