Wide bandgap: How new technology benefits microgrids
10 November, 2020 by Paul LeeMicrogrids are an area of intense interest today, with a global market projected to be around US$47.4 billion in 2025.
Dr Cathy Foley appointed Australia's next Chief Scientist
10 November, 2020Renowned physicist Dr Cathy Foley AO has been appointed Australia's next Chief Scientist, taking over from Dr Alan Finkel AO after his tenure comes to an end in December.
TEXEL and Curtin University agree to develop next-generation battery
06 November, 2020Curtin University has developed a new battery technology that does not include any rare earth elements and does not consume any of the planet's resources.
Flexible power consumption for production facilities
02 November, 2020Researchers say part of the solution to the volatility of renewable energy is to adapt the power consumption of production plants to the fluctuating output from wind and solar generation.
Smarter AI models use built-in uncertainty
29 October, 2020Artificial intelligence isn't perfect. In fact, it's only as good as the methods and data built into it.
Students find positives in carbon-negative hydrogen
26 October, 2020Students at The University of Queensland are investigating how sugarcane can be used as a clean energy source to create hydrogen.
Solid oxide electrolysis cells to unlock renewable power potential
19 October, 2020Researchers at Haldor Topsoe say that solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) technology can provide climate-friendly fuels.
Additive manufacturing of multifunctional parts
02 October, 2020New technology can 3D print with multiple materials.
NERA joins CO2CRC as inaugural Associate Member
29 September, 2020NERA will join CO2CRC's CCS Policy Forum and work together with other members to share options to promote carbon capture, utilisation and storage.
Reducing, reusing and recycling mining waste
18 September, 2020Accelerated carbonation of mining waste significantly increases carbon capture for environmental benefit and has the potential to recover valuable minerals.
ABB and Hydrogen Optimized to explore hydrogen production
11 September, 2020The two companies signed an MoU to make green hydrogen a financially feasible option for customers across industries.
NewSpace prepares for lift-off in South Australia
03 September, 2020Two Australian companies are joining forces to launch Australia's first space-capable rocket from the outback next month.
Renewable energy heat system to reduce industrial gas use
28 August, 2020University of South Australia researchers are testing a system that could reduce industrial gas use by 60–80% depending on the application.
Li-ion battery cathodes developed from waste
25 August, 2020Lithium Australia has developed a technology for converting waste materials into high-performance lithium-ion battery cathodes.
Safeguarding power supply in the event of a major outage
18 August, 2020Researchers in Germany are seeking to combine digital twin technology with a fleet of autonomous electric vehicles for critical infrastructure resilience.
