Energy
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.
Ignition point: The profitable future of fusion
Once derided as eternally “25 years into the future”, fusion energy is proving increasingly viable.
Are the days of lithium-ion batteries over? Here are some alternatives
A range of innovative battery technologies are emerging as potential alternatives for grid-level solutions.
Three regions to keep an eye on as they turn to renewable energy generation
The world is changing as governments embrace renewable energy sources to power their nations. Here are three regions Australia should...
A groundbreaking innovation in wall construction is set to reduce the sky-high number building defects plaguing the industry
When New South Wales Building Commissioner David Chandler was appointed in 2020, he wasted little time in declaring war on...
Is rooftop solar the solution for accelerating Australia’s net zero transition?
Australia is not rolling out clean energy projects nearly fast enough. Rooftop solar could help accelerate the net zero transition.
The future of global methane in four graphs
Reducing methane emissions is an essential part of the energy transition. Here are four graphs that explain the possible future...
Wind farm placement could be the key to increased efficiency
Wind farms are springing up on the coastlines of Australia like mushrooms after a storm. But more efficient placement of...
Hot garbage: Inside Australia’s new waste-to-energy facilities
Could producing power from incinerated garbage be good for the environment? The engineers involved explain why Australia is adopting waste-to-energy...
