The role of oceans in reducing carbon emissions
11 December, 2015The University of Queensland has a portfolio of 'blue carbon' research projects which seeks to better understand the role of oceans and their ecosystems in reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change.
COP21 agreement drafted and released
10 December, 2015 by Lauren DavisFor those of us eagerly awaiting the outcome of COP21, the release of a newly drafted agreement will provide a fascinating insight into how discussions are progressing.
Ararat Wind Farm signs debt package, commences construction
10 December, 2015The Ararat Wind Farm has secured a $200 million debt financing package, along with an additional $76 million in bank guarantees.
Powercaps provide the best of two energy worlds
09 December, 2015The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology has developed Powercaps — energy storage systems that combine the advantages of batteries and supercapacitors.
Global emissions are finally falling — but Australia lags behind
09 December, 2015 by Lauren DavisWhen it comes to the world's carbon emissions for 2015, it's been a case of good news and bad news.
Efficient energy from gravity
09 December, 2015Dutch architect Janjaap Ruijssenaars has developed a method to generate free energy in a sustainable way at home. The patent-pending technique, whereby energy is released by perpetually unbalancing a weight, offers an alternative to solar and wind technology.
Private electricity grids for renewable communities
08 December, 2015As part of its plan to put power back in the hands of consumers, ZEN Energy has launched ZEN Communities — an 'end to end' service to deliver low-cost renewable energy direct to entire communities.
Water treatment powered by a floating solar system
08 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Infratech Industries Pty LtdInfratech Industries has sold its floating solar system to the City of Holtville, California, where it will power the city's new water treatment facility.
Corporate Renewable PPAs on the rise
08 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Baker & McKenzieThe market for the corporate renewable energy power purchase agreement is on the rise according to a global report by Baker & McKenzie.
Shared solar service to benefit tenants and landlords
07 December, 2015Digital Solar is a pioneering technology that will enable rented households to benefit from clean and cheap solar power by allowing landlords to sell solar energy to their tenants.
New guidelines to assess perovskite solar cell performance
07 December, 2015ARENA is providing up to $892,000 to support CSIRO in its development of new guidelines for assessing the performance of perovskite solar cells — a potential competitor to traditional silicon cells with comparable efficiency and adaptability.
Say cheese! New camera can measure methane
04 December, 2015Researchers have developed a camera that can photograph and film the methane in the air around us. The device is set to become an important part of the efforts to measure and monitor greenhouse gases.
Matrix Solar TN250P-60 solar panel
03 December, 2015 | Supplied by: The Solar WarehouseMatrix Solar has released the TN250P-60 solar panel. The product features high module conversion efficiency (up to 15.4%) as a result of innovative manufacturing technology.
CEFC commits to the Australian Bioenergy Fund
01 December, 2015The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has announced a $100 million cornerstone commitment to the new Australian Bioenergy Fund, with the aim of accelerating investment in Australia's bioenergy sector.
Melbourne unites for renewable energy project
01 December, 2015Some of Melbourne's most iconic businesses, universities, cultural institutions and councils have united in a consortium to drive new investment in renewable energy.
