Energy
Researchers find new way of extracting green hydrogen from seawater
US researchers have developed a prototype system that uses solar power to convert water from the ocean into hydrogen and...
How engineers are empowering communities to roll out renewable energy projects
Engineers are busy helping small communities achieve their sustainability goals and transition to renewable power, both in Australia and overseas.
Engineers can help prevent Australia’s energy security from slipping away
Australia must ensure its liquid fuel security as part of wider energy security policy considerations – and engineers are key...
Engineering the next generation of Australian-made solar energy technology
The effectiveness of turning solar energy into electrical energy has increased drastically in recent years. Dr Brett Hallam is one...
A ‘Sun in a box’ could store renewable energy in the form of molten silicon
While Elon Musk’s massive South Australian battery is proving its worth, engineers in the US are working on a conceptual...
NSW’s largest solar power farm gets the green light
In the final days of 2018, the NSW Government approved the state’s largest solar farm project to date, which is...
Should Australia explore more waste-to-energy options?
As Australia’s waste piles up, the country is finding itself in serious need of new, sustainable solutions. Could converting the...
Semitransparent solar cells could be a boon for building energy efficiency
Researchers at UNSW are trying to take solar power one step further with semitransparent solar cells, which could see windows...
Australia’s coasts are riding the next wave of renewable energy
Australia's renewable energy family is gradually getting bigger as engineers and coastal scientists combine their efforts to advance the wave...
Underwater ‘kites’ are tapping into the ocean’s tidal energy potential
While wind and solar power are on the rise, ocean energy is largely untapped resource. A Swedish company is hoping...
