Energy
An Australian engineer is putting the freeze on refrigeration emissions
A super-efficient CO2 refrigeration solution promises to greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions for cooling, especially in warmer climates.
Testing groundwater at a carbon capture site
New research is going into ensuring that Australia’s premier carbon capture and storage facility remains safe.
Australian researchers are taking solar energy further by connecting the quantum dots
Australia’s engineering contributions to the world of solar energy have been significant. A University of Queensland team is pushing the...
Dr Yan Jiao uses computer modelling to help develop renewable energy fuels
Using computer modelling, one researcher is developing innovative catalyst materials to help convert renewable energy sources into transportable fuels.
4 Australian regions switching on to renewable energy
While hydro-rich Tasmania continues to lead the way for renewables in Australia, across the country we’re seeing more cities and...
This printed solar installation is a glimpse into the future of power generation
An organic, printed solar material similar in thickness and appearance to a potato chip packet is being tested in a...
This hydrogen research centre will provide an ‘ecosystem of expertise’ to drive Australian innovation
A new university-industry partnership could help Australia become a major player in the global hydrogen market.
This research centre hasn’t just reduced its carbon output – its impact is positive
A University of Wollongong centre wants to go beyond sustainability – to a point where it is actively having a...
This company is using a wastewater byproduct to fuel an Australian-first hydrogen project
An Australian-first project to produce low-emission hydrogen and graphite from biogas will use technology developed at The University of Western...
This ‘energy influencer’ is pioneering more environmentally friendly drilling practices
An engineering PhD student from the University of Western Australia has been named a 2020 ‘Energy Influencer’ for his research...
