A century after the heyday of North Queensland’s Kidston gold mine, it is set to yield another precious commodity: a world-first integrated solar and pumped hydro renewable energy hub that will delive…
Energy security will be a powerful issue in the upcoming SA election
Eighteen months after the blackouts that prompted the Finkel Review of the national grid, energy security is a hot topic in the upcoming SA state election.…
The surprising effect better pipe design will have on energy bills
You probably don’t give much thought to the water running through your pipes, but it takes a surprisingly high amount of energy to get that water into your glass.…
Remote communities finding success with renewable energy tech
The rise of renewable energy is providing new opportunities for Indigenous businesses and remote communities.…
This photosynthesising wallpaper gives new meaning to the term ‘green energy’
A new development by UK researchers could provide wall-to-wall renewable energy for future homes.…
WA wages war on plastic waste with its first PET recycling plant
Perth-based mechanical engineer Darren Lomman is working to stop plastic waste ending up in our oceans, one PET bottle at a time.…
One billion people lack reliable energy access. How can we change this?
Most of us take energy access for granted, but life without electricity is standard for many people around the world. It’s not just light or heat they miss out on – it’s security, economi…
The National Energy Guarantee clears a hurdle, but more to come
Although government and industry agree the proposed National Energy Guarantee is a step in the right direction, the COAG Energy Council says there are still a few hurdles to clear.…
Here’s how the construction industry can do its part in the war on waste
Using materials made from organic waste could help the construction industry reduce its environmental footprint and contribute to the circular economy.…
New grants help renewable energy innovators reach a global audience
Have a renewable energy project that you think could change the world? Australia’s national renewable energy agency is giving millions in funding to help launch projects to the world stage.…