Sustainability
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...
How do engineers build a well-rounded circular economy?
If the linear economy continues, sustainability falls behind. The solution — a circular economy — is as exciting as it...
The roadmap to clean energy
Reaching net zero requires a much bigger investment in clean energy solutions, according to former Australian Chief Scientist Dr Alan...
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...
New initiative aims to grow Australia’s clean energy workforce
A new industry initiative aims to increase participation rates in Australia’s clean energy transition.
Setting sun: Solving Australia’s solar e-waste problem
The country leads the world in the adoption of solar energy, but what happens when essential national infrastructure becomes a...
It’s a two-way street: Using EVs as distributed energy resources
The exponential uptake of electric vehicles in Australia has led to questions about how the grid will handle increased demand.
How this remote town became an energy pinnacle of Australia
A new hybrid power station in the northernmost part of Australia provides a glimpse into our renewable energy future.
“Our role is to deliver”: ACT Chief Engineer on making decisions for a sustainable future
Adrian Piani is accelerating Canberra into a future fuelled by renewables — and is ready to keep its carbon zero...
Why Australia’s progress on electric vehicles is lagging behind
When market forces focus on cost, real sustainability solutions such as electric vehicles can get left behind.
