Energy
Elon Musk made good on his promise to build the world’s largest battery
Elon Musk and Tesla had 100 days to build the world’s largest battery in South Australia. And they just did...
This floating wind farm is the first in the world – and a big win for renewables
Scotland is well on its way to running on 100% renewable energy after pioneering a new technology: the world’s first...
New system promises to address cost, safety concerns of energy storage tech
Energy storage technologies are a hot topic, but we need to address cost effectiveness and safety.
Renewable energy has a storage problem. Is more pumped hydro the solution?
Pumped hydro is a cost-effective alternative for energy storage to offset fluctuations in renewable energy supply, and it's primed to...
Australia the latest to join international nuclear fusion efforts
Australia's nuclear agency will lend its expertise to an international nuclear fusion organisation to find the "Holy Grail" of energy...
New research promises to radically reduce carbon emissions by 2050
Reducing the cost of implementing carbon capture and storage technologies will be the primary aim of new Melbourne laboratories.
World record set for harvesting renewable energy from solar concentrator
Australian researchers have set a world record for efficiency for a solar concentrator dish, achieving a 97 per cent conversion...
Graphene helps supercapacitors muscle in on batteries
A team at Swinburne University is using graphene to make new types of batteries: a supercapacitor that charges extremely quickly.
This free tool helps companies spot renewable energy opportunities
Companies involved in renewable energy and power demand management can now identify the areas with the greatest opportunities.
Introducing the first Australian-built electric car
The Australian-first electric car, designed with the mining industry in mind, kicks off production.
