Energy

Green hydrogen project takes Curtinnovation Awards’ biggest prize
A new and cost-effective way to extract green hydrogen from untreated water has won the highest prize at this year’s Curtinnovation Awards.

Construction begins on world-first natural gas research facility
Building work has begun on a landmark natural gas research facility which could significantly shape future offshore projects around the world.

Project aims to produce cheap, highly efficient, environmentally friendly solar cells
Researchers from QUT have partnered with solar cell manufacturers in a project that aims to commercialise ultra-low cost, flexible perovskite solar cells.

Australia’s leading engineers and technologists call for net zero by 2035
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has today called on the Federal Government to commit to an ambitious target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.

Project aims to produce cheap, highly efficient, environmentally friendly solar cells
Researchers from QUT have partnered with solar cell manufacturers in a project that aims to commercialise ultra-low cost, flexible perovskite solar cells.

ARC research hub to pave the way towards zero-emission power generation technologies
QUT has received $5 million from the Australian Research Council to fund the ARC Research Hub in Zero-emission Power Generation for Carbon Neutrality.

Aussie start-up microFleet lands $500K iMOVE CRC backing to take on global $300bn e-micromobility market
iMOVE CRC funds $1M for SAGE’s ‘See Me’ app for vision impaired and microFleet’s OneDock LEV charging station to crack global markets

Proton battery promises cheap energy storage that’s kinder to nature
Engineers in Melbourne are vying for pole position in the global race to make a cheap rechargeable battery for storing solar energy that does not rely on scarce natural resources.

Repair, reuse and recycle: dealing with solar panels at the end of their useful life
UNSW Sydney solar experts says we need bespoke technology designed to recycle important elements inside solar panels.

Four areas where fundamental research brings benefits to society and the economy.
Fundamental university science research has drawn inspiration from the Great Barrier Reef’s carbon storage capacity, the plant world’s ultra-efficient storage and transport structure, the reinvention solid state physics to develop new materials for electronic efficiency and advanced agricultural to nourish future outposts in space.

H2X Global Selected for the AWS Clean Energy Accelerator 3.0
The AWS Clean Energy Accelerator program is focused on fostering innovation and rapid growth of clean energy technology.

Big battery powering large-scale energy storage solutions
Researchers at the QUT-operated National Battery Testing Centre (NBTC) have commissioned the biggest large-scale iron flow battery – and the first of its kind – outside of the United States.

Dirt-cheap solar evaporation could provide soil pollution solution
A team led by University of South Australia researchers has pioneered a new soil remediation technique that is significantly faster, simpler, safer, and more cost-effective than currently available methods.

IMARC 2022 tackles the mining sector’s gender divide
Five Australian experts will address the gender gap at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney in November.

Building a robust future for Australia with the critical minerals in our own backyard
Australia could play a key role in stabilising the global markets and supply chain for in-demand critical minerals

Deakin University research breakthrough paves new way in next-generation batteries
A breakthrough could help address a major obstacle in the development of environmentally friendly, cost effective, polymer-based batteries.

Latest issue of Australian University Science explores the rise of critical minerals
In the latest issue we explore how uncovering, processing and extracting critical minerals relies on continuous and evolving research and people trained in science.

Fundamental university science is driving the discovery process for rare earth elements
Critical minerals are essential for tech we use today and for the green economy. Accessing these elements is thanks to innovation in Earth science research.

University science supports the critical transition to net zero
Decarbonisation relies on the deep science capability present across our universities and the ability to train the next generation, writes Professor Caroline McMillen AO, Chief Scientist for South Australia.

Deakin University research breakthrough paves new way in next-generation batteries
A new type of solid-state polymer electrolyte shows its potential.

Energy Innovation Series: Making sense of the complex beast that is Australia’s electricity network
Breaking down a few of the terms and ideas underpinning the energy crisis to help you make sense of it.

Energy Innovation Series: Trends and data-driven solutions
Grace Young, Chief of Innovation at Wattwatchers explores technology trends and data-driven solutions that are propelling energy management.

Energy Innovation Series: Energy tips from the Australia’s top energy experts
Top tips for surviving, and then thriving, in the energy crisis, from Australia’s leading energy experts.

Energy Innovation Series: How to manage energy demand thresholds
A Q&A with Director of Engineering at RedBack Technologies, Adrian Knack: how to address challenges and increasing pressure on power networks?