Tag: Technology

Government support for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology could help drive down electricity costs for all Australians, according to new modelling released by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC). 

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched a new $60 million funding round aimed at accelerating research and development in ultra low-cost solar (ULCS) technologies.

Gilmour Space Technologies, Australia’s leading launch services provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Japanese space business integrator Space BD to deliver satellite launch services from Australia. 

Robotics company Luminous has been awarded $4.9 million as the inaugural recipient of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) $100 million Solar ScaleUp Challenge, a global initiative aimed at cutting the cost of large-scale solar projects through innovative solutions.

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) are partnering to advance the use of additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, in the production of critical military components, aiming to increase trust and standardisation in the technology for naval applications.

Optiscan Imaging has entered a five-year collaboration with US drug manufacturer Long Grove Pharmaceuticals to jointly develop new clinical applications for the fluorescein sodium contrast agent used in surgical imaging.

Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have spearheaded an international collaboration to create a nanomaterial that can extract clean drinking water from air moisture – offering hope to the 2.2 billion people globally without safe access to potable water.

As Australian households face rising energy costs and growing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint, smart home climate technologies are gaining traction as a practical solution. 

At just 21 years old, Edward Robinson is preparing to do what many seasoned engineers and entrepreneurs only dream of – launch a satellite into space. But he’s not doing it alone.

A three-month trial in Perth has marked a significant step forward in the use of carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) technology to reduce emissions from diesel generators, with Melbourne-based start-up Kapture partnering with Horizon Power to test the feasibility of applying the solution in regional power systems.