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.…
How to engineer safer, more efficient lithium batteries
With lithium-ion batteries powering personal devices from smartphones to laptops, and a growing presence in renewable energy storage and electric vehicles, researchers are working to make them as safe…
Formic acid fuel cell has got the power
A Swiss team has developed what they are claiming is the world’s first integrated power supply unit that can produce electricity from formic acid.…
Engineers are key to implementing the National Energy Guarantee
The National Energy Guarantee has been touted as the “game-changer” that will keep the lights on, reduce emissions and reduce power bills.…
Innovative renewable energy project takes advantage of Queensland’s natural resources
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.…
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.…
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.…