Energy
From thin air: Can converting atmospheric carbon into fuel close the carbon loop?
Technologies that remove carbon dioxide from the air to make fuel are attracting a lot of attention. But what are...
Engineers take a data-based look at Victoria’s future energy needs
The rise of rooftop solar and battery storage combined with emerging technologies like electric vehicles and ever-evolving smart devices makes...
Local manufacture and innovation put wind into Victoria’s renewable energy target
The Berrybank Wind Farm in Western Victoria is using locally manufactured turbine components to help Victoria reach 50 per cent...
Data portal tracks how the construction industry is improving home energy efficiency
A new data portal is providing insight into how regulatory changes are influencing building construction.
Two engineering brothers are heating things up in the waste-to-energy market
Two Australian brothers saw an opportunity to transform waste into something useful, and their ambitions are global in scale.
Tandem solar cells help maximise solar technology efficiency
How can silicon-based solar technology get more efficient? By mixing in another material.
This wearable technology could make every room just the right temperature
Keeping buildings at a comfortable temperature is a significant drain on energy resources. A team of engineers is working on...
Better storage might give hydrogen the edge as renewable car fuel
In the race for greener fuel, a major roadblock for hydrogen is the need for safer, more economical storage. Researchers...
This surface treatment could reduce the energy footprint of refrigeration
Mechanical and chemical engineers have joined forces to create a fluid-repelling coating that could cut energy bills and emissions from...
Could cars and air conditioners harvest fuel from thin air?
Researchers and startups are working out how petrol-fuelled vehicles and air conditioners can suck carbon dioxide out of the air...
