CSIRO

Solar

Labor tips $45m into Australian pursuit of “ultra low cost” solar
Albanese government commits $45 million to the push to cheaper and more efficient solar technologies, led by Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 23, 2022

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Solar

Australian researchers make clear gains in solar glass technology
Researchers from Monash and CSIRO find way to boost the energy efficiency and longevity of solar glass, while also allowing more natural light to pass through it.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 3, 2022

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Research Groups, Institutes and Universities

Low cost printed solar fast-tracked in Australian “trailblazer” program
Two NSW universities win funding to fast-track manufacture of cutting edge Australian clean energy and recycling technologies.
Sophie Vorrath

May 12, 2022

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Storage

CSIRO aims to create “revolution” in energy storage, looking beyond current tech
CSIRO funds research into “revolutionary” storage systems that will improve batteries for EVs and mimic pumped hydro.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 8, 2022

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“Pace is extraordinary:” Advanced inverters take centre stage in roadmap to 100pct renewables
Roadmap put together by CSIRO and AEMO focuses on advanced inverters and new control rooms amongst the many technical needs of a zero emissions grid.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 25, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Even with La Niña, 2021 ranks as one of hottest years on record
“Extraordinary:” Leading international weather body says 2021 still ranked among seven warmest years on record, despite cooling effects of consecutive La Niña events.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 20, 2022

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Hydrogen

CSIRO’s stunning predictions for low cost battery storage and hydrogen electrolysers
CSIRO GenCost report predicts astonishing cost reductions for batteries and electrolysers, which could be accelerated by stronger climate policies.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 17, 2021

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Gas

CSIRO GenCost: Wind and solar still reign supreme as cheapest energy sources
Latest CSIRO GenCost assessment says wind and solar much cheaper than fossil fuels and nuclear, even with storage and 90 per cent renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 17, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Global emissions to surge past pre-Covid, as world fails to grasp ‘green recovery’
Global greenhouse gas emissions will surge past pre-Covid levels, as the world returns to old practice, despite calls for a “green recovery”.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 4, 2021

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Storage

Australian-invented thermal storage start-up completes $8m investment raise
MGA Thermal to scale up production of thermal energy storage blocks after securing $8 million in early investment.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 3, 2021

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