Tag: energy
NSW Government engages community on Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone plans
The NSW Government has taken a key step toward establishing the state’s first urban renewable energy zone (REZ), engaging with community, industry and union leaders in Wollongong to discuss the future of clean energy in the Illawarra region.
Australia risks falling behind as gas investment slows, report warns
Australia is at risk of losing its competitive edge in natural gas investment, threatening its energy security, economic outlook, and climate goals, according to a new report released by global research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie.
Australian Vanadium cuts energy storage costs in Project Lumina breakthrough
Australian Vanadium Limited (ASX: AVL) has announced further progress in the development of Project Lumina, its vanadium flow battery (VFB) energy storage solution, reporting improved competitiveness in energy storage costs following detailed design and engineering efforts.
Australian oil and gas sector backs reappointed resources minister
Australia’s oil and gas sector has expressed a willingness to work collaboratively with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s newly restructured Ministry, emphasising the need for energy policy reforms that support long-term energy security and economic development.
Lightweight solar mirrors to power clean heat in Australian agriculture, industry
A collaborative project between researchers and industry partners is aiming to reshape Australia’s industrial energy landscape through the development of a world-first concentrated solar thermal (CST) demonstrator designed to cut reliance on fossil fuels.
Sungrow ranked Australia’s top inverter and battery manufacturer for 2024
Sungrow has been named the number one inverter and residential battery manufacturer in Australia for 2024, according to new data released by solar industry authority SunWiz.
Supporting Australia’s solar switchover
Australia has led the way in rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) penetration for the last decade — nearly one out of three Australian homes now have solar panels on their roofs, according to SunWiz.
City of Sydney unveils five-year plan to reach net zero by 2035
The City of Sydney has unveiled a renewed draft environmental strategy aimed at keeping the city on track to reach net zero emissions by 2035, with proposals that include cutting operational energy use by 30 per cent and phasing out the use of fossil gas across its operations.
Hydrostor’s Silver City Energy Storage Centre gets green light in NSW
The Minns Labor Government has approved Hydrostor’s Silver City Energy Storage Centre in Broken Hill, a compressed air energy storage system that is the first of its kind in Australia, in a move aimed at strengthening the region’s energy security.
Research: Deep-sea sponge inspires ultra-strong, flexible material
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a new material inspired by the deep-sea sponge Venus' flower basket, demonstrating compressive strength and stiffness that could advance architectural and product design.
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Reducing downtime through real-time shop floor insights with Minitab’s Prolink
Unplanned downtime remains one of the most costly – and often misunderstood – challenges on the manufacturing floor.
