Energy
Engineers and the rise of renewables
Engineers translate the awareness raised by Earth Hour advocacy into real-world innovation.
World Engineering Day: A brighter future
Engineers are key to the transition to clean energy that is so vital to our future, writes Xiaojing Hao, Scientia...
Infographic: Renewing Australia’s energy mix
While renewable energy sources make up a relatively small percentage of Australia’s overall energy mix, innovative projects are happening across...
Australian photovoltaics pioneer awarded prestigious international prize
Professor Martin Green has been awarded the 2021 Japan Prize for Resources, Energy, the Environment and Social Infrastructure for his...
Global engineering prize puts LEDs in the spotlight
Five engineers who helped develop light-emitting diode (LED) technology have been recognised for their contribution to reducing energy use.
Merryn York is regulating the future of Australia’s electricity market
Merryn York FIEAust CPEng has always been enthusiastic about electricity — and that puts her in good stead to oversee...
Is hydrogen Australia’s next big export opportunity?
There are plentiful opportunities and fascinating engineering challenges in the future of hydrogen. Much of the pioneering work has already...
A new type of engine will soon be producing green power
After decades working on other people’s projects, this engineer decided to turn his attention to an interest of his own:...
Award-winning renewables engineer says her technology can change the world
Groundbreaking research into thin-film solar cells has earned University of New South Wales (UNSW) Scientia Associate Professor Xiaojing Hao the...
Eureka Prize-winning technology transforms sewage plants into energy producers
Qilin Wang’s closed-system approach to water treatment could see a range of benefits for the planet.
