Photocatalysis: the great leap forward in hydrogen production
As the global race for sustainable energy intensifies, this Australian company is perfecting the art of separating hydrogen from water ...
Tag: energy efficiency
Engineers and the rise of renewables
Engineers translate the awareness raised by Earth Hour advocacy into real-world innovation.
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.
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 ...
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.
New research aims to keep energy flowing through microgrids
The concept aims to eliminate brownouts and blackouts by redesigning how electricity is distributed within power grids.
World Engineering Day: Delivering clean and affordable energy
Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity the world faces today – and engineers are crucial to ...
Australia’s review of its energy mix resurrects the nuclear power debate
Australia has never had a nuclear power station but, as more focus is put on the move towards clean energy, ...
Algae biofuels could be the low-emission fuel of the future
Developing algae-based biodiesel at commercial levels will provide a number of benefits, including fewer greenhouse gases and relieving stress on ...
Engineering knowhow is essential as we move to a more stable, sustainable grid
The electricity grid is evolving as coal plants reach the end of their lives and the popularity of renewables grows. ...
