Tag: UNSW Sydney

UNSW Sydney researchers will lead a renewable energy pilot project aimed at building Aboriginal community capacity in New South Wales’ Central-West Orana, as part of efforts to support the development of the state's first renewable energy zone (REZ).

UNSW Sydney is convening energy leaders, researchers, and policymakers this week for the 2025 State of Energy Research Conference, aiming to address urgent challenges and advance Australia's transition to net zero emissions.

UNSW Sydney has secured the highest number of Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage grants in the latest round, receiving more than $4.6 million in funding to collaborate with industry and government partners on research projects, several of which focus on advancing Australia’s manufacturing capability.

UNSW Sydney has completed the transition of its Sydney-based residential colleges and associated facilities from gas to renewable electric energy, marking a notable development in its ongoing sustainability program.

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.

A new study has found that methane emissions from an open-cut coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin could be up to eight times higher than previously reported. 

UNSW Sydney has entered into an agreement with OpenAI, marking it as the first university in the Asia-Pacific region to adopt OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu platform. 

A UNSW Sydney-led team, in collaboration with Australian start-up Diraq, has achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing by demonstrating the use of hole-spin qubits with industry-standard silicon manufacturing techniques. 

A recent report highlights a critical opportunity for the off-grid solar industry to extend the lifespan of solar products in rural and off-grid communities through enhanced repair initiatives. 

Advancements in long-duration energy storage, essential for the expanded use of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, will take centre stage this week at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney.