Energy
Is hydrogen Australia’s next big export opportunity?
There are plentiful opportunities and fascinating engineering challenges in the future of hydrogen. Much of the pioneering work has already...
A new type of engine will soon be producing green power
After decades working on other people’s projects, this engineer decided to turn his attention to an interest of his own:...
Award-winning renewables engineer says her technology can change the world
Groundbreaking research into thin-film solar cells has earned University of New South Wales (UNSW) Scientia Associate Professor Xiaojing Hao the...
Eureka Prize-winning technology transforms sewage plants into energy producers
Qilin Wang’s closed-system approach to water treatment could see a range of benefits for the planet.
An Australian engineer is putting the freeze on refrigeration emissions
A super-efficient CO2 refrigeration solution promises to greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions for cooling, especially in warmer climates.
Testing groundwater at a carbon capture site
New research is going into ensuring that Australia’s premier carbon capture and storage facility remains safe.
Australian researchers are taking solar energy further by connecting the quantum dots
Australia’s engineering contributions to the world of solar energy have been significant. A University of Queensland team is pushing the...
Dr Yan Jiao uses computer modelling to help develop renewable energy fuels
Using computer modelling, one researcher is developing innovative catalyst materials to help convert renewable energy sources into transportable fuels.
4 Australian regions switching on to renewable energy
While hydro-rich Tasmania continues to lead the way for renewables in Australia, across the country we’re seeing more cities and...
This printed solar installation is a glimpse into the future of power generation
An organic, printed solar material similar in thickness and appearance to a potato chip packet is being tested in a...
