Energy
Infographic: Decarbonising Australia must occur soon and requires unparalleled investments
Decarbonising Australia is more than just a challenge – it's also an opportunity to transform the country's economy and workforce.
“The biggest challenge is removing coal from the grid”: Rethinking energy generation in Australia
The challenge is clear. Australia has committed under the Paris Agreement to a 43 per cent emissions reduction target by...
The leadership role of engineers in global sustainability
Why a new UNSW industrial decarbonisation initiative aims to put engineers at the centre of a transdisciplinary movement.
Almost 40 per cent of Australia’s electricity is now generated from renewable sources
Australia is rapidly becoming a leader in renewable energy production. Here’s how the country got to this point, and what’s...
Is hydrogen a viable fuel source for passenger vehicles?
As clean and green fuel sources go, hydrogen is the poster child. So why is hydrogen fuel struggling to take...
Why electrification is critical to decarbonising the mining sector
Decarbonising the mining sector via methods such as electrification is the future – and, increasingly, the present.
Renewables still the cheapest form of new build energy
Solar and wind power remain the cheapest options for energy generation. Find out the cost of new build energy in...
As Australia installs more solar and wind power, we need to consider the ecological impact
Meeting Australia’s renewable energy target will require the biggest investment in solar and wind power the country has ever seen.
The search for a just and secure energy transition
Understanding the inherent human bias in the world’s energy systems is key to securing a just transition, according to civil...
Shining a light on energy sustainability with synthetic methane
By producing synthetic methane using the sun, this team of researchers is working towards closing the carbon loop.
