Origin Energy has recently announced it will connect more than 600 Victorian properties in a 5 MW solar virtual power plant.…
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Australians are on the job to make greener and more efficient solar cells
An Australian research team is on a mission to make renewable energy cheaper, greener and more efficient with their innovative solar cell design.…
7 Australian and New Zealand civil engineering projects that made the world stop and take note
Iconic building design, hydroelectric power and ambitious railway projects have put Australian and New Zealand engineering on the map.…
New innovation hub looks to solve renewable energy tech problems
Renewable energy technologies are rapidly being adopted around the world, as countries work toward achieving Paris Agreement targets…
National Energy Guarantee: What is the cost of delaying stable energy policy?
The introduction of the emissions reduction target for the National Energy Guarantee has been delayed indefinitely. But stable energy policy and lower emissions could be a surer route to lower prices.…
National Energy Guarantee debate leaves engineering out of the equation
Debate over emissions targets and modelling transparency have held up agreement on the National Energy Guarantee. But what does this mean for electrical energy security and the environment?…
Hydrogen-powered cars on the horizon after an Australian-first trial
The drive to hydrogen-powered cars hit the accelerator this past week after the successful trial and refuelling of two fuel cell vehicles.…
Your daily commute could one day create energy to power a city
British engineers are developing pavement materials that generate electricity from traffic. …
South Australia adds solar thermal power to its energy arsenal
Port Augusta is set to get Australia’s largest solar thermal power station – and the local community couldn’t be happier. But what is solar thermal and how does it work?…
Europe is bringing hydrogen power to the high seas
A European consortium is working to launch the world’s first hydrogen-powered, sea-going car and passenger ferry by 2021.…