The NEG is not going to solve all the problems with Australia’s power system, according to Mark Lendich, Chair of Engineers Australia’s Electrical College.…
Energy
Investment in hydrogen could make it a major clean energy export
With multiple projects in the pipeline and an Australian-Japanese energy pact that includes hydrogen production, the gas has promising export potential. But some hydrogen production technologies are c…
Stronger energy efficiency standards could make Australia a low carbon economy
Findings from a new report show setting stronger energy efficiency standards could bring huge reductions for energy costs and carbon emissions by 2050.…
Tasmania moves to be ‘battery of the nation’ with new pumped hydro sites
Tasmania has revealed the potential locations of 14 pumped hydro sites that together could generate up to 4800 MW and deliver energy to the national grid.…
One fusion startup hopes the pistol shrimp can unlock energy’s ‘holy grail’
Crustaceans have inspired innovative developments from eco-friendly marine antifouling to a camera for detecting cancer. Could they show us how to gain energy from fusion?…
New battery tech helps the quest for better renewable energy storage
US researchers have made progress in the design of a safe, sustainable and economical alternative battery technology for renewable energy storage.…
Full energy security review announced after fuel reserve concerns
The government will review Australia’s ability to weather disruptions to liquid fuel supply as local oil reserves dwindle. The findings will feed into a broader review of Australia’s energ…
The National Energy Guarantee moves forward, but the devil is now in the details
The states have given the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) an ‘amber light’, but questions remain over whether it will deliver the emissions reductions needed to meet Paris commitments, and what mechan…
Power to the people: Why decentralised power is gaining momentum
The way people are interacting with their energy usage has taken a fundamental turn, making decentralised power a $50 billion business opportunity.…
Is it time to rethink our standards for energy efficient buildings?
If Australia is serious about improving its energy productivity, it needs to look at ways to create more energy efficient buildings. Luckily, efforts are already underway to do just that.…