Tag: renewable energy
ClearVue joins $20M national effort to advance solar-powered greenhouses
ClearVue Technologies has joined a landmark $20 million research project led by RMIT University to advance the development of energy-efficient, solar-powered greenhouses aimed at transforming food production and sustainability in Australia.
CSIRO and HILT CRC launch $10M network to drive Australia’s green metals industry
Australia's efforts to lead the global push for green metals production have advanced with the launch of the Green Metals Innovation Network (GMIN), a $10 million initiative jointly led by CSIRO and the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC).
CSIRO supports cross-border renewable energy innovation through India-Australia RISE Accelerator
The India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator is now accepting applications for its third round, offering targeted support to Australian startups and small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with renewable energy technologies seeking to expand into the Indian market.
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.
UNSW researchers highlight role of long-duration batteries in clean energy transition
As the global shift to renewable energy accelerates, scientists at UNSW Sydney say long-duration energy storage (LDES) batteries could be critical in addressing one of the sector’s most persistent challenges – storing energy for use when solar and wind power are not available.
Collie’s transition to new industries powering ahead with major project milestones
Collie’s transformation into a hub for future industries continues to gain momentum, with several milestone developments positioning the Western Australian town at the forefront of the state’s industrial transition.
Eco-friendly recycled Black TERRA debuts as SodaStream HQ goes 100% green
SodaStream Australia has marked Earth Day by launching a new environmentally focused product and announcing a shift to renewable energy at its Melbourne operations.
UQ sets solar efficiency record using sustainable perovskite technology
Researchers from the University of Queensland have achieved what they claim as a new world record in solar cell efficiency using eco-friendly perovskite technology, in a development that underscores the university’s role at the forefront of renewable energy research.
Tweed Shire turns cyclone debris into renewable energy
Tweed Shire Council has partnered with Cape Byron Power to convert more than 4,000 tonnes of green waste generated by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred into renewable energy.
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.