Renewables
Australia’s growth and way of life is underpinned by access to affordable and sustainable energy sources. Read about the latest research into energy and renewables.
CSIRO’s latest venture gains $15M to advance solar thermal tech, reduce industrial emissions
27 November 2024
Australian Manufacturing, Other, 26/11/2024 FPR Energy, a new venture established by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has raised $15 million […]
Australia: CSIRO’s HTDF powers the next wave of hydrogen tech
11 November 2024
OpenGov Asia, Other, 08/11/2024 The Hydrogen Technology Demonstration Facility (HTDF), situated at the Clayton campus in Victoria, serves as an […]
CSIRO opens $6.8m printing facility to make flexible solar panels
4 November 2024
ABC Online, Other, 03/11/2024, Ben Christensen Solar panels that can be printed out like newspapers and rolled up to fit […]
Essential Energy and CSIRO partner on vehicle-to-grid trial
15 October 2024
Energy Source & Distribution, Other, 14/10/2024 Essential Energy and CSIRO are partnering to trial vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology to better understand […]
Australia confirmed as international collaborator on US’ long-duration energy storage initiative
9 October 2024
Energy Storage News, Other, 08/10/2024, George Heynes On Friday (4 October), the US Department of Energy (DOE) announced Australia as […]
Hydrogen refuelling station among Victorian Engineering Excellence Award winners
23 September 2024
Auto Talk, Other, 16/09/2024, Geoff Dobson The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) hydrogen refuelling station from Swinburne University […]
Australia and Germany strengthen cooperation on energy and climate
16 September 2024
Australian and German Governments have agreed to expand their existing Energy Partnership to an Energy and Climate Partnership. This will […]
National Hydrogen Strategy 2024
16 September 2024
The Australian Government has released its 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy. The strategy provides the framework to guide Australia’s production, use […]
Battery fires ‘top issue’ for Fire and Rescue NSW as state reports more than six fires per week
26 August 2024
ABC Online, Other, 25/08/2024, Jesse Hyland New South Wales is on track to surpass more than 300 reported battery fires […]
NSW closes loophole to stamp out fires caused by substandard lithium-ion batteries in ebikes and scooters
13 August 2024
The Guardian, Other, 09/08/2024, Daisy Dumas New South Wales is cracking down on the sale of some e-bikes and e-scooters […]
CSIRO brings science, not politics, to electricity cost debate
23 July 2024
Some nuclear fans claim the agency has a position on Australia’s energy mix. That is both wrong and a fundamental […]
Zen Energy links with Japanese subsidiary on green hydrogen path
5 June 2024
PV Magazine (Australia), Other, 30/05/2024 Australian renewable energy gen-tailer Zen Energy has teamed with DGA Energy Solutions Australia, a subsidiary […]
CSIRO’s Innovate to Grow program opens to SMEs in clean energy
5 June 2024
Inside Small Business, Other, 30/05/2024 Australia's national science agency CSIRO is inviting SMEs working on clean energy solutions to apply […]
CSIRO and TRaCE partner to empower clean energy startups in Australia
30 May 2024
Smart Company Australia, Other, 27/05/2024, Tegan Jones The CSIRO is collaborating with Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) for […]
Pilot plant opens in Victoria to test lithium-ion battery recycling
30 May 2024
Cosmos Magazine, Other, 29/05/2024 A pilot facility trialling safer and more environmentally friendly recycling of lithium-ion batteries has begun operating […]
Regional property owners joining transition to renewable energy with solar farm land leases
30 May 2024
ABC Online, Other, 29/05/2024, Timu King & Elyse Armanini The renewable energy sector continues to grow across Australia, and regional […]
Qantas, Virgin Australia laud budget help for green jet fuel production
16 May 2024
The Australian, Other, 15/05/2024, Robyn Ironside Australia's biggest airlines have welcomed long-awaited government support for a sustainable aviation fuel industry, […]
CSIRO survey reveals Australians’ attitudes toward the renewable energy transition
18 April 2024
Australians have told us what they think about the renewable energy transition and its roll out, in the most comprehensive […]
CSIRO survey finds most Australians want moderately paced energy transition and are unwilling to pay more
10 April 2024
ABC Online, Other, 10/04/2024, Daniel Mercer A majority of Australians want the transition towards renewable energy to happen at a […]
ARENA invests $2M in groundbreaking hydrogen storage feasibility study
26 March 2024
Australian Manufacturing, Other, 25/03/2024 The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has allocated $2 million to Lochard Energy for an 18-month […]
Climate-conscious investors put nuclear dead last on list of desirable Australian ventures
25 March 2024
The Guardian, Other, 25/03/2024, Paul Karp Nuclear energy ranks last on the list of climate technologies that big institutional investors […]
Market operator explains why the lights won’t go out with wind, solar and storage
21 March 2024
Renew Economy, Other, 20/03/2024, Giles Parkinson The Australian Energy Market Operator has become the second major institution to fight back […]
CSIRO achieves record efficiency for roll-to-roll printed solar cells
18 March 2024
Manufacturers Monthly, Other, 14/03/2024, Georgia Willey Scientists from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, have led an international team to a […]
Innovative sparc gets a kick-start on path to green hydrogen solution
5 March 2024
FuelCellsWorks, Other, 02/03/2024 As we grapple with the urgent challenges of climate change, Australian start-up Sparc Hydrogen emerges as a […]
“Every single person will be affected”: How Australia can embrace the energy transformation
26 February 2024
create, Other, 22/02/2024, Jonathan Bradley Since German-born aerospace engineer Dr Dietmar Tourbier took on the Director of Energy position at […]
New tool to help hydrogen industry maintain HyStandards
26 February 2024
Energy Source & Distribution, Other, 23/02/2024 CSIRO and Standards Australia have launched a new tool called HyStandards to help the […]
How these scientists are steering Australia to a solar panel breakthrough
22 February 2024
SBS, Other, 21/02/2024, Tania Lee & Olivia Yuan It's no secret that Australia enjoys plenty of sunshine, allowing it to […]
Where are we at with wave power?
20 February 2024
Cosmos Magazine, Other, 19/02/2024, Drew Rooke On January 10, 2021, a strange structure appeared in the shallow waters off Grassy […]
Cyber standards for solar inverters, EV chargers on the way
14 February 2024
InnovationAus, Other, 13/02/2024, Brandon How New cybersecurity standards for solar inverters, battery storage and electric vehicle chargers are being developed […]
Uni and CSIRO fuel tractor research
13 February 2024
Moorabool News, Other, 08/02/2024, Lachlan Ellis The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is working with researchers at Federation University […]
Reckless or reasonable? Factchecking the claims of anti-renewable activists
8 February 2024
The Guardian, Other, 08/02/2024, Sarah Basford Canales and Graham Readfearn Community groups, activists and politicians rallied on the lawns of […]
Plastic waste research centre gets $140 million
19 December 2023
Packaging News, Other, 18/12/2023, Will Wain-Williams The Australian government has funded a co-operative research centre as part of its project […]
Ineos sees hydrogen future in Australia
14 December 2023
Canberra Times, Other, 11/12/2023, James Wong Electrification is the buzzword of the industry at the moment, though Ineos Automotive sees […]
Jetting off sustainably? Here’s how it could happen
5 December 2023
The New Daily, Other, 04/12/2023, Parker McKenzie A trans-Atlantic flight powered by sustainable jet fuel is a huge step forward […]
Sparc hits new heights in photocatalytic water splitting at CSIRO Energy Centre
27 November 2023
Australian Manufacturing, Other, 24/11/2023 The ASX-listed company said this marks a significant milestone for Sparc Hydrogen, as it represents the […]
“You can’t just drive up:” CSIRO launches hydrogen refuelling station
27 November 2023
ACAPMA Mag, Other, 24/11/2023 A new hydrogen refuelling station has been launched at the CSIRO’s Clayton site in Victoria. “This […]
Hydrogen cars next cab off the rank as demo servo opens
23 November 2023
West Australian, Other, 23/11/2023, Marion Rae Locally produced green fuel will allow hydrogen-powered electric cars to travel over 600km emissions-free […]
Toyota unveils hydrogen powertrain technology for pilot program in Australia
13 November 2023
Eco Voice, Other, 11/11/2023 Toyota has unveiled a prototype HiAce powered by a hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engine that will undergo […]
Could quantum mechanics make energy technology faster, better and more efficient?
6 November 2023
Renew Economy, Other, 02/11/2023, Amalyah Hart In December, Australia will play host to a world-first conference on quantum energy', the […]
The final stop before landfill: waste-to-energy plants
24 October 2023
Australian Financial Review, Other, 24/10/2023, Sian Powell A massive waste-to-energy plant south of Perth will be up and running by […]
Sparc pushes ahead with PWS plans for green hydrogen production
23 October 2023
PV Magazine (Australia), Other, 20/10/2023 Sparc Hydrogen has been awarded almost $500,000 (USD 315,000) by the Australian government to support […]
2023 World Solar Car challenge sets off in Darwin, racing down to Adelaide in five days
23 October 2023
ABC Online, Other, 22/10/2023, Isabella Tolhurst From the Netherlands to Darwin: The Brunel Solar Team has come a long way […]
New tech to help incorporate “built-in” solar from roof tiles, windows and cladding
12 October 2023
Renew Economy, Other, 11/10/2023, Rachel Williamson Solar roof tiles, along with windows and even cladding that can generate solar power, […]
Aussie hydrogen firms to compete for $2 billion boost
11 October 2023
West Australian, Other, 10/10/2023, Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson Australian hydrogen producers have one month to claim a share of $2 billion from […]
Australia’s first hydrogen-focused drilling campaign has started
11 October 2023
The Australian, Other, 10/10/2023, Cameron England Gold Hydrogen has started drilling for naturally-occurring hydrogen on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula in […]
David Rand presented with prestigious lead award at 20ABC
11 September 2023
Batteries International, www.batteriesinternational.com, 07/09/2023 David Rand, who has spent a lifetime in batteries and energy storage, was awarded the International […]
An Australian company is developing more efficient electrolysis technology to produce hydrogen
28 August 2023
Nation World News, nationworldnews.com, 27/08/2023 The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Australia (CSIRO) has launched a new company […]
New CSIRO report urges Australia to accelerate hydrogen-powered transport
23 August 2023
Australian Manufacturing, Other, 22/08/2023 Australia's national science agency CSIRO and GHD Advisory have released a new report that urges the […]
Mitigating residential duck curve via solar pre-cooling
15 August 2023
PV Magazine USA (Online), pv-magazine-usa.com/news/, 15/08/2023, Emiliano Bellini Solar pre-cooling consists of using residential PV systems to run air conditioners […]
Emission Control: Australia’s most coal dependant state now halfway to achieving 2030 renewable energy target
14 August 2023
Stockhead, Other, 13/08/2023, Jessica Cummins and Bevis Yeo Energy Queensland may historically be Australia's biggest coal producer, but the Palaszczuk […]
Smart city energy project
10 August 2023
Climate Control News, Other, 09/08/2023, Sandra Rossi A new $11 million project led by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, will […]
Feedstock on menu in bid to turn skies green
10 August 2023
Aviation giant Boeing has partnered with the CSIRO in the hope of turning Australian feedstock into 5 billion litres of […]
An introduction to CSIRO’s new Energy Director: Dr Dietmar Tourbier
7 August 2023
Energy Magazine, Other, 04/08/2023 If destiny had played its cards slightly differently, Dr Dietmar Tourbier could have embarked on a […]
Buru Energy Subsidiary 2H Resources Teams Up With CSIRO to Advance Natural Hydrogen Discovery
27 July 2023
FuelCellsWorks, Other, 27/07/2023 In a significant leap towards its natural hydrogen exploration program, 2H Resources, a subsidiary of Buru Energy […]
Windows that generate electricity among finalists for top science award
27 July 2023
Facility Management, Other, 26/07/2023, Sophie Berrill Windows that generate electricity have been selected as finalists in Australia's premier national science […]
Australian startup unveils unveils 100 kW hydrogen power bank
7 June 2023
PV Magazine, Other, 06/06/2023, Bella Peacock Endua has installed its first 100 kW standalone hydrogen power bank in Brisbane, Australia. […]
CSIRO launches $10m project to build Australia’s first movable hydrogen generator
29 May 2023
In an Australian first, a new CSIRO project will develop an easily deployed device to produce hydrogen directly at the […]
CSIRO names new head of energy with a fuel cell and solar thermal twist
11 May 2023
Renew Economy, Other, 10/05/2023, Rachel Williamson CSIRO has promoted its deputy director of energy to the top role after running […]
As Liddell bites the dust, can NSW supply enough power for a looming El Niño summer peak?
1 May 2023
The Guardian, Other, 29/04/2023, Peter Hannam AGL Energy Liddell's coal-fired power station in New South Wales closed on Friday, Australia's […]
CSIRO and CoreLogic join forces for energy efficiency
24 April 2023
Australian Property Journal, Other, 23/04/2023, Hannah Page National science agency CSIRO has teamed up with CoreLogic Australia to trial a […]
Enzymes enable infinite recycling
20 April 2023
Sustainable Plastics, www.sustainableplastics.com/recycling, 19/04/2023 Australian Samsara Eco brings affordable circularity within reach Karen Laird After taking part in an ideathon […]
Gas can’t compete with wind, solar and storage, even in world’s biggest market
17 April 2023
Renew Economy, Other, 14/04/2023, Giles Parkinson The latest levellised cost of energy assessment has been released by global investment bank […]
Batteries won’t cut it – we need solar thermal technology to get us through the night
12 April 2023
The Conversation, Other, 11/04/2023, Dominic Zaal Solar thermal technology has the potential to provide both long-duration storage and industrial heat, […]
Huge renewable storage leap needed to make net-zero, CSIRO says
29 March 2023
InnovationAus, Other, 29/03/2023, Joseph Brookes Renewable energy storage will need significant investment if Australia is to meet its net-zero emissions […]
Hydrogen – Australia can bathe the world in sunshine
27 March 2023
Australian Financial Review, Other, 24/03/2023 As public opinion and our captains of industry shift the dial towards renewable energy apace, […]
CSIRO Launches New Innovation Programme for SMEs
16 March 2023
OpenGov Asia, Other, 13/03/2023 Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia within the energy sector can now access an online […]
$2/kg green hydrogen? This company thinks it can beat that with new tech
8 February 2023
The Australian, Other, 07/02/2023, Jessica Cummins Melbourne-based hydrogen start-up, Cavendish Renewable Technology (CRT), believes it has a lucrative solution to […]
Lithium Energy nails super grade graphite in QLD
6 February 2023
North West Telegraph, Other, 03/02/2023, Matt Birney Emerging battery mineral explorer Lithium Energy has nailed some exceptional graphite intercepts at […]
Ten hydrogen companies reveal their main missions for 2023
6 February 2023
The Australian, Other, 03/02/2023, Jessica Cummins In 2022, hydrogen kept its place as an important piece of the "global net […]
Green ammonia to solve hydrogen transportation conundrum
28 November 2022
CleanTechnica, Other, 27/11/2022, Hothouse Flowers The dream of a global economy powered by renewable hydrogen is coming into sharper focus, […]
Nufarm’s Nuseed crops to reap big energy, health, landcare returns
2 November 2022
Queensland Country Life, Other, 02/11/2022, Andrew Marshall The global scramble to find cheaper, low emission energy sources has Nufarm boss, […]
You might think solar panels have been perfected – but we can still make them even better and cheaper
25 October 2022
The Conversation, Other, 24/10/2022, Renate Egan The cost of turning sunlight into electricity has fallen more than 90% over the […]
Software to serve up more solar
17 October 2022
PV Magazine (Australia), Other, 15/10/2022 Enabling future energy flows at the lower-voltage distribution level? At the big end of town, […]
Wave power generators could help to “firm” solar and wind, says report
11 October 2022
Renew Economy, Other, 10/10/2022, Jim Regan Wave machines dotted along Australia's coastlines could hold the key to filling generation gaps […]
Global Leaders Use Hydrogen to Reduce Aviation Emissions
11 October 2022
FuelCellsWorks, Other, 10/10/2022 Swinburne’s Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2) and Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub (AIR Hub) are developing enhanced hydrogen storage […]
South Australia front runner in green hydrogen marathon
19 September 2022
Cosmos Magazine, Other, 16/09/2022, Clare Peddie The "green hydrogen" process, which promises to replace greenhouse gas emissions, is focusing the […]
Renewable history is rich in Australia’s outback
19 September 2022
Cosmos Magazine, Other, 16/09/2022, Marie Low As renewable energy becomes mainstream, young Australians might believe we are just beginning to […]
Energy Renaissance set to launch Australia’s first lithium-ion giga-factory
5 September 2022
Manufacturers Monthly, Other, 02/09/2022 Australia’s first lithium-ion battery giga-factory is a step closer to commencing operations with the successful completion […]
Researchers explore rooftop PV for pre-cooling of residential, commercial buildings
30 August 2022
PV Magazine (Australia), Other, 29/08/2022, Emiliano Bellini A group of Australia researchers, including scientists from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial […]
Smart Bin Technology sorts recyclable bottles automatically
22 August 2022
We've developed Smart Bin Technology with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Our bin can automatically separate glass, metal and […]
ATSE warns against reliance on green hydrogen and CCS
15 August 2022
InnovationAus, Other, 11/08/2022, Brandon How The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering says the federal government must not rely […]
CSIRO launches virtual Hydrogen Knowledge Centre
8 August 2022
PACE, Other, 03/08/2022 The Hydrogen Knowledge Centre, part of CSIRO’s Hydrogen Industry Mission, has been designed to foster collaboration between […]
Energy Renaissance’s superRack battery is helping to run the Nikep Dairy Farm in regional Victoria
8 August 2022
Manning River Times, Other, 06/08/2022, Matthew Kelly A Victorian dairy farm expects it will save $70,000 annually after incorporating Hunter-built […]
Gippsland offshore wind projects await federal government declaration
2 August 2022
ABC Online, Other, 01/08/2022, Rio Davis The burgeoning offshore wind industry is waiting on a declaration from the federal government […]
Renewables still the cheapest option for new electricity generation in Australia, according to report
13 July 2022
Australian Manufacturing, Other, 12/07/2022 Although cost reductions will likely be put on hold for the upcoming year due to supply […]
Australian battery manufacturing sector a step closer with FBICRC precursor pilot plant
11 July 2022
The Australian, Other, 10/07/2022, Nick Evans Australian battery industry research is set to take a significant step forward on Monday […]
Renewables ‘the cheapest and getting even cheaper’: CSIRO GenCost report
11 July 2022
The Australian, Other, 11/07/2022, Matt Bell Renewables remain the cheapest new-build electricity generation option in Australia, but inflation and supply […]
A new era of sustainability: opportunity, or else
20 June 2022
Australian Financial Review, Other, 19/06/2022, Rob Beamish Even back in the mid-90s, when Nirvana, the voice of a nihilistic generation, […]
Heavy industries in Australia’s regions could cut emissions by 80% and create a jobs bonanza, report says
20 June 2022
The Guardian, Other, 20/06/2022, Graham Readfearn The regional powerhouses of Australia’s industrial economy could slash their greenhouse gas emissions by […]
Australia’s total coal mine methane emissions double official estimates, Ember report finds
9 June 2022
ABC Online, Other, 08/06/2022, Nathan Morris Australia's methane emissions from coal mines are twice as high as national estimates, with […]
Australian researchers make clear gains in solar glass technology
6 June 2022
Renew Economy, Other, 03/06/2022, Sophie Vorrath Australian researchers have found a way to boost the energy efficiency and longevity of […]
Winds of change
6 June 2022
Energy Source & Distribution, Other, 03/06/2022 Australia’s burgeoning offshore wind sector is set to power the next wave renewable energy […]
Can we turn moisture in the air into a power source to charge electronic devices?
30 May 2022
Energy Trend, www.energytrend.com/, 26/05/2022 Australian start-up Strategic Elements is working with the University of New South Wales and the Commonwealth […]
CSIRO helping SMEs seize energy transition opportunity
2 May 2022
Energy Source & Distribution, Other, 29/04/2022 Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to help solve the energy challenges of tomorrow […]
First pilot project in Chile for hydrogen in mining to launch prototype in June
14 April 2022
S&P Global, Other, 06/04/2022, Anthony Barich Antofagasta's Centinela copper mine in the Antofagasta region of northern Chile, where hydrogen technology […]
5 Minutes With: Energy Renaissance’s Dr Howard Lovatt
13 April 2022
Energy Source & Distribution, Other, 12/04/2022 Energy Renaissance chief technology officer Dr Howard Lovatt Energy Source & Distribution gets to […]
Space-based Solar – energy above the clouds
4 April 2022
ABC Online, Other, 03/04/2022 Scientists are busy testing ways to build a giant solar farm in space. If you can […]
Sarawak inks MoU with Aussie uni to explore hydrogen economy
16 March 2022
The Business Gazette Online, www.thebusinessgazetteonline.com, 15/03/2022 The Sarawak government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swinburne University of Technology […]
Pine tree residue could help power Queensland
14 March 2022
Energy Source & Distribution, Other, 10/03/2022 Bioenergy produced from harvest waste across South East Queensland’s pine plantations could significantly reduce […]
Transitioning to Net Zero: Different transitions, different paths
14 March 2022
Australian Energy Council, Other, 10/03/2022 While there’s been much debate about how to make the transition to Net Zero, a […]
Where do you put five million tonnes of hydrogen?
14 March 2022
Energy Magazine, Other, 11/03/2022, Patricia Mae Tagabe The development of a domestic and export hydrogen market in Australia is a […]
Cheaper, cleaner, faster – new technology for better lithium batteries
7 March 2022
myScience, Other, 03/03/2022 Researchers from Monash University have taken another step towards the holy grail of renewable energy: the ability […]
Lithium in short supply? Biodegradable batteries may soon be on the market
7 March 2022
The Fifth Estate, Other, 03/03/2022, Rose Mary Petrass It might sound counterintuitive, but soon we may be able to make […]
Discussing Australia’s growing battery industry
28 February 2022
Innovationnewsnetwork, www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/news/, 25/02/2022 Dr Rosalind Gummow, Dr Adam Best, and Neeraj Sharma, Directors of the Australian Battery Society, explore the […]
Australian Hydrogen Research Network (AHRN) – latest news
15 February 2022
New ARC-funded Projects were announced at the end of 2021. Congratulations to those who were successful in securing research funds: • Dr Alexander Klimenko […]
Australian Hydrogen Research Conference 2023
15 February 2022
We are pleased to announce that Prof Ken Baldwin from ANU has agreed to chair the first Australian Hydrogen Research […]
APO: Rebuilding vehicle manufacturing in Australia: industrial opportunities in an electrified future
14 February 2022
Centre for Future Work 8 Feb 2022 | Report | Economics, Technology This paper suggests that Australia’s natural resource endowments […]
Endua lands grant to commercialise modular hydrogen-powered energy solution
7 February 2022
Queensland clean energy start-up Endua’s ambitious plan to manufacture modular hydrogen-powered energy generation and storage systems has been given a […]
Technological innovation will drive change in Australia’s energy system
7 February 2022
Our analysis from 2017 estimated it would cost Australia a trillion dollars to convert to renewables. Our current estimate is […]
Public consultation in relation to developing measurement requirements for hydrogen dispensers in Australia
1 February 2022
The National Measurement Institute is running a public consultation to develop measurement requirements for hydrogen dispensers in Australia. We are […]
Hyundai Australia plans new Sydney hydrogen refuel station
24 January 2022
Vertical Lobby, verticallobby.com/category/pets/, 21/01/2022, Gilles Mischler Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) has announced investment in a new hydrogen refuelling station […]
Endua receives funding for hydrogen-powered energy module
24 January 2022
eq international, www.eqmagpro.com/, 22/01/2022 Endua’s proposal to develop modular hydrogen-powered energy generation and storage systems has received a financial boost […]
$40 million funding round to drive ultra low cost solar
18 January 2022
Eco Voice, Other, 17/01/2022 On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced up […]
Green hydrogen is coming – and these Australian regions are well placed to build our new export industry
18 January 2022
The Conversation, Other, 17/01/2022, Steven Percy Senior Research Fellow, Victorian Hydrogen Hub, Swinburne University of Technology You might remember hearing […]
McDermott, CSIRO team up to advance Carbon Capture Technologies
17 January 2022
Cyprus Shipping News, cyprusshippingnews.com/category/energy/, 15/01/2022 McDermott International and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australia's premier national science organization, […]
CSIRO report reveals renewables remain cheapest new-build power
20 December 2021
PV Magazine (Australia), Other, 17/12/2021 The latest estimates of electricity generation costs in Australia have confirmed solar and wind continue […]
Q&A with Tom Denniss, Co-Founder of Wave Swell Energy
20 December 2021
Eco Voice, Other, 17/12/2021 Can you tell us about Wave Swell Energy and how it works? A few years ago, […]
Shell, BlueScope work on Australian hydrogen hub
8 December 2021
MarketScreener, Other, 07/12/2021 Australia-based steel producer BlueScope Steel has agreed to work with Shell to develop a renewable hydrogen hub […]
Wave energy carving out a spot in the energy transition
8 December 2021
EcoGeneration, Other, 07/12/2021, Poppy Johnston Wave energy has long struggled to find its feet in the clean energy transition but […]
Townsville named a new hydrogen cluster to help grow industry
6 December 2021
Herald Sun, Other, 03/12/2021, Caitlan Charles Townsville has been named one of three new hydrogen clusters which will facilitate the […]
Hydrogen Roadmap provides long-term plan for H2 industry in the Hunter
30 November 2021
Hunter Headline, Other, 30/11/2021 The Hunter’s hydrogen future is a step closer with the launch of the Hunter Hydrogen Roadmap, […]
COP26 – Hydrogen related events
1 November 2021
See below for a list of hydrogen related events hosted by various countries at COP26, in case you are interested […]
$70m grants announced for NSW hydrogen hubs – EOI due 28 Jan 2022
1 November 2021
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now open for the $70 million hydrogen hub initiative. These grants support the development of […]
‘No downside’ if hydrogen exports take off
29 October 2021
The Australian, General News, 29/10/2021, Joe Kelly, Page 4 Australia would maintain a competitive edge as a hydrogen exporter to […]
Methane emissions won’t be carved from 2050 target
29 October 2021
Australian Financial Review Agriculture Australia will not exclude methane emissions from livestock as well as coal and liquefied natural gas […]
Commercial opportunity: Solar PV Performance Lab
28 October 2021
Solar panel testing to protect Australia's solar energy supply. We have developed and demonstrated highly accurate testing of solar PV […]
Group powers up bid for battery revolution
25 October 2021
MidWest Times online A meeting of minds from industry, academia and government will develop an $18 million cathode precursor pilot […]
The burgeoning underground scene of hydrogen storage
25 October 2021
PV Magazine, Other, 22/10/2021, Blake Matich With work already underway on a test cavern for hydrogen storage from German energy […]
Australia to build world’s largest solar farm in Northern Territory
20 October 2021
ABC Online, Other, 19/10/2021 The solar farm will have the capacity to export energy from the Northern Territory's Simpson Desert […]
Why we’re betting billions on hydrogen
18 October 2021
ABC Online, Other, 15/10/2021, Staff Writers It's been hard to open a news app this week without running headlong into […]
CSIRO to cast independent eye over NT carbon storage plans
29 September 2021
Sydney Morning Herald, Other, 28/09/2021, Peter Milne The Northern Territory government is promoting the capture of carbon dioxide and its […]
Woolworths-backed plastic recycling disrupter in $30m raise
22 September 2021
Australian Financial Review, Other, 21/09/2021, Simon Evans A company which is 25 per cent owned by supermarket giant Woolworths, with […]
Sugar Rush: Scientists solved a major battery problem with glucose so an EV can run non-stop Sydney to Melbourne
14 September 2021
Dispatchist, dispatchist.com, 13/09/2021 Monash researchers created a longer-lasting, lighter, more sustainable rival to lithium-ion batteries using sugar in lithium-sulfur batteries […]
How the tech sector in Australia can lead the nation towards net zero
9 September 2021
Intelligent CIO, Other, 08/09/2021, Mark Bowen As the world turns its attention to achieving its respective ambitious decarbonisation goals, Australia […]
Australia’s first green hydrogen plant in a remote power system
6 September 2021
Energy Magazine, Other, 03/09/2021, Patricia Mae Tagabe Horizon Power is building Australia's first renewable hydrogen demonstration plant in a regional […]
Parliament introduces Australia’s first offshore electricity legislation
3 September 2021
The Market Herald, Other, 02/09/2021, Simone Grogan An Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Bill has been tabled in parliament as a proposed […]
Plastic waste can create resources: CSIRO
26 August 2021
Northern Beaches Review, Other, 25/08/2021, Emily Woods More than one million tonnes of plastic waste could be diverted from landfill […]
The Catalyst Program – Accelerating the Deployment of Clean Technologies
23 August 2021
Many clean energy innovations available today – like wind, solar, and lithium-ion batteries – are starting to compete with the […]
Australian researchers set new efficiency record for double-sided solar cells
23 August 2021
Renew Economy, Other, 19/08/2021, Michael Mazengarb The milestone has been achieved by researchers at the Australian National University, who used […]
Queensland’s first five hydrogen-powered cars snapped up
23 August 2021
Sydney Morning Herald, Other, 22/08/2021, Tony Moore The Queensland government has bought the first five hydrogen-powered vehicles available in Queensland […]
CSIRO looks to space to test next gen solar cell technology
16 August 2021
PV Magazine (Australia), Other, 12/08/2021 The CSIRO is pushing the limits of flexible solar PV cells, partnering with Australian start-up […]
Green Energy: The CSIRO reckons carbon capture could create new revenue streams
16 August 2021
Stockhead, Other, 13/08/2021, Emma Davies News share a new report from the CSIRO says that Australia could turn carbon dioxide […]
CSIRO CCU roadmap highlights Oz advantage
16 August 2021
Energy News Bulletin, Other, 13/08/2021, Mark Tilly The CSIRO has released a roadmap outlining how Australia can scale up the […]
Four pathways to decarbonisation
12 August 2021
Australian Energy Council, Other, 11/08/2021, Carl Kitchen With the release of the latest UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) […]
CSIRO, Space Machines to test flexible solar cells in space
9 August 2021
GovTech Review, Other, 06/08/2021 CSIRO and Australian in-space transportation provider Space Machines Company (SMC) have teamed up to test Australian […]
Capital-raising to boost production of Newcastle-developed clean-energy-storing ‘hot blocks’
5 August 2021
ABC Online, Other, 03/08/2021, Liz Farquhar A small factory on the site of the former Newcastle BHP steelworks has raised […]
Australian researchers use dietary supplement to boost next-gen solar cells
28 July 2021
Renew Economy, Other, 27/07/2021, Michael Mazengarb A common dietary supplement could be the key to producing low cost and environmentally […]
Wind power can help BlueScope make ‘green’ steel, says report
26 July 2021
Illawarra Mercury, Other, 24/07/2021, Glen Humphries BlueScope could use wind power as a sustainable way of making steel, according to […]
WA joins scheme to expedite hydrogen development
23 July 2021
Energy Magazine, Other, 22/07/2021, Imogen Hartmann The Western Australian Government has joined the Smart Energy Council’s Zero Carbon Certification Scheme […]
Australia has huge potential to develop offshore windfarms near existing substations, report says
22 July 2021
The Guardian, Other, 22/07/2021, Adam Morton Hunter and LaTrobe valleys considered particularly suitable sites as union says industry could offer […]
Tomago to host one of Australia’s first lithium ion battery factories
21 July 2021
Renew Economy, Other, 20/07/2021, Michael Mazengarb Through the $1.48 million project, Energy Renaissance will establish a pilot lithium ion manufacturing […]
Oil and gas industry lobbies for blue hydrogen
13 July 2021
Energy Source & Distribution, Other, 12/07/2021 Australia’s lng producers are testing the waters for blue hydrogenwhich is produced when natural […]
CSIRO to lead new international collaboration on “low emissions” hydrogen
8 July 2021
Renew Economy, Other, 07/07/2021, Michael Mazengarb The CSIRO says it will lead a $5 million international collaboration initiative to bring […]
PESA WA: Evening talk – The role of CCUS for a low-emissions Western Australia
2 July 2021
Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia, Other, 01/07/2021 Allison Hortle is a Senior Researcher with CSIRO Energy since 1993 and is […]
EN2021 program and speakers announced
29 June 2021
Energy Source & Distribution, Other, 28/06/2021 Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction the Hon Angus Taylor MP will speak […]
Landmark Onslow renewable microgrid trial a success
22 June 2021
Energy Magazine, Other, 21/06/2021 Horizon Power has successfully powered the Western Australian town of Onslow, using its own microgrid powering […]
Australia hails hydrogen in partnerships with Germany, Japan Amid G-7 Talks
15 June 2021
The Epoch Times, Other, 14/06/2021, Daniel Khmelev Australia has locked in separate commitments with Germany and Japan to continue pursuing […]
Ampol backs new clean energy start-up, Endua
15 June 2021
Convenience & Impulse Retailing, Other, 14/06/2021, Deborah Jackson, Paul Serrnia and Sarb Giddey Ampol has partnered with Main Sequence and […]
Solar PV and wind still the cheapest
9 June 2021
@AuManufacturing, Other, 08/06/2021, Peter Roberts Solar photovoltaics (pv) and wind continue to be the cheapest sources of new electricity generation […]
Tritium co-founder launches new hydrogen start up
8 June 2021
Toowoomba Chronicle, Other, 08/06/2021 Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood says to make hydrogen power, "you need lots of cheap […]
Bring on the batteries
7 June 2021
ABC Online, Other, 05/06/2021 Batteries big and small are the key to Australia's transition to renewables, and could be an […]
Toyota Delivers First Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) To CSIRO
31 May 2021
FuelCellsWorks, Other, 28/05/2021 CSIRO becomes first lease customer for new Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) Partnership to help demonstrate […]
SA Virtual Power Plant trial a success
31 May 2021
Energy Magazine, Other, 27/05/2021, Imogen Hartmann SA Power Networks has recorded successful results on its 21-month Advanced Virtual Power Plant […]
CSIRO launches $68m Hydrogen Industry Mission
31 May 2021
@AuManufacturing, Other, 28/05/2021 Csiro, Australia’s national science agency, has launched a new Hydrogen Industry Mission to help support the world’s […]
Scientists take a bite out of solar efficiency challenge with sandwich model
20 May 2021
EurekAlert!, Other, 19/05/2021 The design of next-generation solar panels can now be improved thanks to a greater fundamental understanding of […]
Mollongghip and District Enterprises Energy completes feasibility study
19 May 2021
Stock & Land, Other, 18/05/2021, Rebecca Nadge A Victorian start-up has reported promising results after completing a feasibility study into […]
CSIRO leads local researchers in global partnership for low-emissions power
19 May 2021
Industry Update, Other, 18/05/2021 The CSIRO is drawing together leading energy research organisations as part of a global research push […]
Australia’s first fully renewable ‘hydrogen valley’ slated for NSW coal heartland
18 May 2021
The Guardian, Other, 17/05/2021, Adam Morton Consortium plans to produce green hydrogen with wind and solar energy as a potential […]
$3.1 billion recycling opportunity emerges as batteries boom
11 May 2021
PV Magazine (Australia), Other, 06/05/2021, David Carroll Australia’s national science agency has identified a potential $3.1 billion industry that is […]
Negative Emissions Technology – the time is now
11 May 2021
Net-zero emissions will not be possible without the contribution of negative emissions technologies (NETs). CSIRO has seed funded a program […]
Australia: Funding first hydrogen project in Australia
4 May 2021
Mondaq, Other, 03/05/2021, Clare Corke, Cameron Busch, Tobias Hill and Corrs Cha Following US President Joe Biden's recent commitment to […]
Green Electricity Can Be Unstable. Big-Battery Backups Are The Solution.
3 May 2021
Forbes, Other, 30/04/2021, Ian Palmer The electricity system in the UK was its greenest ever on Easter Monday 2021: 76%. […]
Electricity operators team up for greener power system
27 April 2021
Energy Magazine, Other, 26/04/2021, Imogen Hartmann Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and CSIRO have enlisted three top energy research organisations […]
CSIRO action and more cash for energy future
26 April 2021
InnovationAus, Other, 22/04/2021, Peter Roberts The federal government and CSIRO have announced new funding and new initiatives to drive research […]
Energy Renaissance will commence making batteries at Tomago in August
26 April 2021
Port Stephens Examiner, Other, 23/04/2021 Lithium-ion battery manufacturer Energy Renaissance will begin making batteries in a temporary premises at Tomago […]
Toyota Hydrogen Centre opens in Victoria
30 March 2021
Auto Talk, Other, 29/03/2021, Geoff Dobson Toyota has commissioned Victoria’s first commercial-grade permanent hydrogen production, storage and refuelling facility at […]
Energy sector readies for Australia’s electric car ‘tipping point’
30 March 2021
The Age, Other, 29/03/2021, Nick Toscao The uptake of electric vehicles in Australia is predicted to dramatically rise in coming […]
Australian solar thermal technology funded by US government for major demonstration project
29 March 2021
PV Magazine (Australia), Other, 26/03/2021 The US Department of Energy will fund the $33 million (US$25 million) concentrated solar thermal […]
Energy Renaissance, IMCRC, CSIRO team up to deliver secure battery management system
29 March 2021
PACE, Other, 28/03/2021 Energy Renaissance, an Australian lithium-ion battery manufacturer, announced today that it will develop a defence-grade cybersecure Battery […]
CSIRO: Australia is missing out on AU$3.1b industry in lithium-ion battery recycling
25 March 2021
ZDNet, Other, 23/03/2021, Aimee Chanthadavong Australia's national science agency has put forward 18 recommendations of how the country could step […]
Towards profitable sustainability: ResourceCo
25 March 2021
Waste Management Review, Other, 23/03/2021 Jim Fairweather, ResourceCo CEO, speaks with Waste Management Review about developing new markets for the […]
Australia’s first offshore wind project reveals underground transmission route
25 March 2021
Renew Economy, Other, 23/03/2021, Sophie Vorrath Australia's first offshore wind project, the Star of the South, has narrowed down a […]
Australian-first international partnership to drive green hydrogen supply chain development
22 March 2021
PV Magazine (Australia), Other, 19/03/2021 The Clayton cluster is part of a network of 13 national clusters, funded by National […]
Hyundai Nexo FCEVs on ACT roads in March
8 March 2021
Auto Talk, Other, 04/03/2021, Geoff Dobson Twenty zero-emission Hyundai Nexo fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are registered and ready to […]
Solar tech adapted for chemical warfare and pesticide detection
8 March 2021
ExBulletin, exbulletin.com, 05/03/2021 Australian scientists are designing systems for rapid, light-based detection of deadly toxins using state-of-the-art solar cell components […]
Energy Renaissance’s soon-to-be built $28 million lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility at Tomago
4 March 2021
Newcastle Herald, Other, 03/03/2021, Matthew Kelly Prime Minister Scott Morrison will make his third visit to the Hunter in six […]
A battery-led revolution is changing the way you’ll move
24 February 2021
Australian Financial Review, Other, 23/02/2021, Toby Hagon Combustion engines, computer chips and the internet helped shape the 20th century; batteries […]
Terminator Salvation? New Artificial Intelligence program to accelerate clean energy generation
16 February 2021
Techregister, www.techregister.co.uk/topics/dev/artificial-intel, 16/02/2021 Researchers at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science have successfully created a new type of […]
Big battery bonanza?
15 February 2021
Australian Energy Council, Other, 11/02/2021 The way 2021 has started, you could be forgiven for thinking it is the year […]
UNSW Sydney leads group to power NSW infrastructure with renewables
15 February 2021
indiaeducationdiary.in, Other, 13/02/2021 A research consortium led by UNSW Sydney will investigate the potential to grow a new industry that […]
Billionaires back Adelaide Uni’s push for ‘green steel’ research hub to cut resource industry carbon emissions
11 February 2021
Adelaide Now, Other, 10/02/2021, Claire Bickers It could put South Australia at the heart of the race to develop technological […]
South Australian trial provides blueprint for VPP integration
10 February 2021
PV Magazine (Australia), Other, 09/02/2021 Australia’s record-breaking uptake of small-scale rooftop solar and growing interest in home battery systems almost […]
Victoria gives $10m for hydrogen hub which will study storage and clean energy vehicles
8 February 2021
theguardian.com, Other, 07/02/2021 The Victorian government has given $10m for a hub in Melbourne’s south-east that will test and improve […]
‘Blowhole’ energy to power Tassie island
2 February 2021
7news.com.au, Other, 02/02/2021, Ethan James Renewable wave technology that creates power by mimicking a blowhole will soon make a remote […]
New world record in perovskite solar cell efficiency
1 February 2021
Electronics Online, Other, 28/01/2021 Researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) have reached 21.6% efficiency in converting sunlight into electricity […]
Australian-wide network of game-changing hydrogen technology clusters unveiled
1 February 2021
Scitech and Digital, scitechanddigital.news, 01/02/2021 A network of regional hydrogen technology clusters has today been unveiled across Australia , as […]
A traditional oil seed product is proving to be a game changer for industries seeking a sustainable bio-based lubricant.
25 January 2021
The Land Australia, Other, 23/01/2021 Industries across the country and the world are exploring new options to move away from […]
What is green hydrogen, how is it made and will it be the fuel of the future?
25 January 2021
ABC Online, Other, 23/01/2021, James Purtill Abundant, cheap and clean-burning, hydrogen has long been described as the fuel of the […]
Real Energy soars on deal with Hyzon Motors to build hydrogen refuelling chain
14 January 2021
Stockhead, Other, 12/01/2021 Pure Hydrogen Corporation a division of ASX-listed Real Energy has teamed up with US-based Hyzon Motors to […]
Armadale Mahenge graphite suitable for lithium-ion batteries, CSIRO confirms
12 January 2021
Engineering News, Other, 12/01/2021 The Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has confirmed the suitability of natural flake […]
Hy on the agenda as a diesel substitute
12 January 2021
Australasian Transport News, Other, 11/01/2021, Rob McKay Hydrogen is getting hype and investment in Australia as a freight fuel of […]
Sydney Water partners on $5 billion project to boost recycled water supply
11 January 2021
Utility Magazine, Other, 08/01/2021, Imogen Hartmann Sydney Water has announced its collaboration on a $5 billion dollar Sydney Science Park […]
Australia’s $240m green ammonia project
11 January 2021
infrastructurenews.co.nz, Other, 08/01/2021 The initial stage of the A$240 million H2U Eyre Peninsula Gateway Hydrogen Project will include the installation […]
Sharing the sky: The case for agrivoltaics
7 January 2021
Renew Australia, Other, 06/01/2021 Panels in agrivoltaic farms can be used in a variety of creative ways. Here, at a […]
Chile’s lithium and clean technologies institute takes big leap forward
7 January 2021
Business News Americas, Other, 06/01/2021 A US consortium led by Associated Universities Inc (AUI) won the tender for Chile’s US$265mn […]
MGA Thermal: new building blocks for energy storage
6 January 2021
Power Technology, www.power-technology.com/technology/, 05/01/2021 Energy storage remains one of the key challenges in delivering the clean energy transition and Australian […]
Fortescue signs Japanese hydrogen deal
21 December 2020
Australian Pipeliner, Other, 16/12/2020, David Convery Fortescue Metals Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kawasaki Heavy Industries […]
Alan Finkel: how a late-night phonecall in 2016 triggered ‘incredible progress’on clean energy
14 December 2020
Australasian Science, Other, 09/12/2020 Like so much of what I have done as Australia’s Chief Scientist, the electricity market review […]
Renewables cheaper than carbon capture: CSIRO
14 December 2020
Oberon Review, Other, 12/12/2020, Katie Burgess Solar and wind energy are still the cheapest source of new energy in Australia, […]
WA’s Horizon Power gets $2.6 million in funding from ARENA for remote area renewable hydrogen project
30 November 2020
ITWire, Other, 27/11/2020, Peter Dinham Western Australian electricity company Horizon Power is getting $2.6 million in funding from the Australian […]
There’s a new fuel coming: Hydrogen
23 November 2020
4BC, Other, 22/11/2020, Murray Wilton and Murray Olds As more and more people consider buying electric vehicles, many are asking […]
Fortescue considers investment in Tasmania ‘green hydrogen’ plant
18 November 2020
International Mining, Other, 17/11/2020, Daniel Gleeson Fortescue Metals Group has confirmed it is investigating the development of a green ammonia […]
Australian researchers build new AI that could solve challenge of cheaper solar power
16 November 2020
Renew Economy, Other, 11/11/2020, Michael Mazengarb If movies are to be believed, artificial intelligence is a one-way ticket to a […]
Australian Vanadium launches green hydrogen strategy for a sustainable future
16 November 2020
Tech Capital, www.tech-capital.com/, 12/11/2020, Jessica Cummins The company's strategy incorporates use of hydrogen in the ore reduction process, into the […]
New machine learning program to speed up clean energy generation
10 November 2020
RMIT University, Other, 09/11/2020, Iain Strachan and Gosia Kaszubska Researchers have created a new type of machine learning model that […]
The billion dollar productivity boost of circular thinking
10 November 2020
Australian Financial Review, Other, 09/11/2020, Ronald Mizen Productivity gains by moving to more re-use and recycling, or the so-called circular […]
Cash boost for big South Australian green ammonia project
9 November 2020
Energy Northern Perspective, energynorthern.com/category/technology/, 06/11/2020 A project to build the world's largest green ammonia plant in South Australia has been […]
Hydrogen in the spotlight with interactive map
9 November 2020
i-q.net.au, General News, 07/11/2020 Data on a raft of Queensland hydrogen projects is easily accessible online thanks to an updated […]
Strategic looks recharge batteries from thin air
2 November 2020
The West Australian, Online, 28/10/20, Matt Birney Strategic Elements has been grabbing the headlines recently with its advancements in robotics […]
CEFC accelerating clean technology investment and innovation in Australia
26 October 2020
Bioenergy International, bioenergyinternational.com, 22/10/2020 In Australia, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will prioritise investment in innovative technology and financing […]
Landmark study lays foundations for new battery industries in Australia
26 October 2020
Australian Manufacturing, Other, 23/10/2020 A new CSIRO report has found that Australia is on the verge of developing significant capability […]
Working towards bigger, better lithium batteries
26 October 2020
ABC Online, Other, 23/10/2020, David Fisher Theoretically, rechargeable lithium batteries could have ten times their current capacity. At CSIRO, Marzi […]
Australia’s lead on renewables will generate thousands of jobs
26 October 2020
NEWS.com.au, Other, 25/10/2020, Diana Jenkins Say "renewable" and the first thought is likely environmental. But renewable energy is also helping […]
Hydrogen info source established
21 October 2020
Australian Pipeliner, Other, 21/10/2020, David Convery Speaking at the APGA Virtual Convention, Future Fuels CRC CEO David Norman said a […]
New experiment to tackle housing affordability
20 October 2020
BN Western Australia, Other, 19/10/2020, Katie McDonald A 12-month housing affordability experiment has been launched at Mirvac's Iluma Private Estate […]
Wave energy and artificial photosynthesis: the tech that takes time
20 October 2020
ABC Online, Other, 19/10/2020 Australia has long been at the forefront of wave-energy development, but the industry has struggled to […]
Energizer names price, distributor for Australian home battery offering
19 October 2020
Renew Economy, Other, 14/10/2020, Sophie Vorrath One of the biggest global names in small appliance batteries, Energizer, is preparing to […]
Converting wine leftovers into biofuel
19 October 2020
Food Magazine Australia, Other, 14/10/2020 It’s one of the nation’s biggest food waste issues, but a CQUniversity researcher hopes leftovers […]
GEV to build world’s first ship for hydrogen exports – and it’s hydrogen powered
19 October 2020
stockhead.com.au, Other, 16/10/2020 Global Energy Ventures’ (ASX:GEV) shares moved 8 per cent higher Thursday to 6.5c after announcing it will […]
AEMO takes lead role in global consortium seeking rapid energy transition
19 October 2020
Renew Economy, Other, 16/10/2020, Giles Parkinson Audrey Zibelman says "facts and reality" are focus of AEMO, which is leading creation […]
Removing barriers to batteries: key developments in market regulatory reform
19 October 2020
esdnews.com.au, Other, 16/10/2020 The footprint of utility-scale batteries as a force in Australia’s National Electricity Market is relatively small at […]
Australian corporate wind and solar purchases hit new highs in 2020
14 October 2020
Renew Economy, Other, 13/10/2020, Michael Mazengarb Australian companies continue to turn to wind and solar to cut their energy costs, […]
Melbourne airport using down time to build solar farm in 2021
14 October 2020
Globetrender Magazine, globetrender.com/category/innovators/, 13/10/2020 At Melbourne airport (MEL), Australia, construction is underway on a 12.4 MW (DC) solar farm, large […]
Go ahead for Australia’s first lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility
14 October 2020
energymagazine.com.au, Other, 13/10/2020, Imogen Hartmann Lithium-ion battery manufacturer, Energy Renaissance, has announced the build of Renaissance One, a new $28 […]
Hunter can lead a renewable revolution
6 October 2020
Newcastle Herald, Other, 02/10/2020, Sam Mella This week Beyond Zero Emissions briefed more than 70 investors representing an estimated $150 […]
‘Green hydrogen’ from renewables could become cheapest ‘transformative fuel’ within a decade
6 October 2020
theguardian.com, Other, 03/10/2020, Adam Morton "Green hydrogen" made with wind and solar electricity could become the cheapest form of what […]
Healthcare, minerals, energy, food: how adopting new tech could drive Australia’s economic recovery
2 October 2020
We examined how the pandemic has created or intensified opportunities for economic growth across six sectors benefiting from science and […]
Can China, the world’s biggest coal consumer, become carbon neutral by 2060?
1 October 2020
Science Magazine, Other, 30/09/2020, Dennis Normile China's surprise pledge last week to cut its net carbon emissions to zero within […]
CSIRO signs up for 100 per cent solar power with Garnaut’s Zen Energy
30 September 2020
Renew Economy, Other, 29/09/2020, Giles Parkinson Australia's major scientific research organisation, the CSIRO, has turned to solar to power its […]