Energy
The big opportunities behind a zero-carbon grand challenge
A new Australian National University Grand Challenge points to opportunities in the burgeoning field of renewables.
Electric boats can generate energy for the grid on remote islands
Floating photovoltaic cells could become a power source for remote islands, thanks to technology developed by Australian engineers.
Solar technology breakthrough finds windows can generate electricity
Australian scientists have come up with a ‘game changing’ solar cell formulation that would see 2-square-metres of solar window do...
New research aims to keep energy flowing through microgrids
The concept aims to eliminate brownouts and blackouts by redesigning how electricity is distributed within power grids.
Could Australia sit at the centre of a zero-carbon economy?
A framework is being developed that could place Australia at the centre of the Asia Pacific’s future energy map through...
Cheaper, greener energy storage the focus of new $12 million research hub
A $12 million facility, the Australian Research Council Research Hub for Integrated Energy Storage Solutions was launched yesterday at UNSW...
World Engineering Day: Delivering clean and affordable energy
Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity the world faces today – and engineers are crucial to...
Australia’s review of its energy mix resurrects the nuclear power debate
Australia has never had a nuclear power station but, as more focus is put on the move towards clean energy,...
What the National Hydrogen Strategy means for industry
Last week, energy ministers voted to adopt a National Hydrogen Strategy. But what does this mean for industry as Australia...
WEC 2019: Creating a future fuelled by clean energy
As the world’s population rises, cities grow and technology advances, finding new and sustainable sources of energy will become vital...
