Research Groups, Institutes and Universities
Battery Deakin Monash Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Storage
Victoria research breakthrough promises safer, “better” batteries
Deakin-led research team says it has found the ingredients to create safer, more efficient, higher energy density batteries for use in households and industries.
Angus Taylor Governments People Renewables Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Storage
Recipe for cheaper electricity? Try 90 per cent renewables by 2040
Energy minister Angus Taylor said "too much" wind and solar would push up prices. Experience, and new modelling, shows the opposite is true.
Battery Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Storage
Diamond “nanothreads” shine in Queensland energy storage breakthrough
QUT researchers say using diamond nanothread bundles to store energy could offer a safer, more stable and three-times more energy-dense alternative to li-ion batteries.
Australian Federal Government CSIRO Governments Keith Pitt People Research Groups, Institutes and Universities
Pitt leaps on industry-funded report that clears fracking of long-term pollution impacts
Resources minister leaps on industry funded report that clears fracking of long-term pollutants, but did not study impacts on human health or greenhouse emissions.
Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Snowy Hydro Utilities
Macquarie Uni to go 100 per cent renewable in deal with Snowy Hydro
Macquarie Uni inks a deal with Snowy Hydro to supply its campus with 100% renewables, reducing its emissions footprint by a massive 92 per cent.
CSIRO Monash Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Solar
Solar windows a step closer as Australian researchers team with glass manufacturer
Australian research team says its "game-changing" semi-transparent solar cell technology could be used to transform windows into active power generators.
Angus Taylor ANU Australian Federal Government Coronavirus Governments People Research Groups, Institutes and Universities
Fossil fuel lobby to use Covid-19 to push for weaker climate laws
ANU researchers warn that fossil fuel interests will use Covid-19 crisis to pressure governments for repeal of environmental regulations and climate laws.
Renewables Research Groups, Institutes and Universities
SEC cancels flagship 2020 conference entirely, as Covid-19 reality bites
Smart Energy Council takes unprecedented step of cancelling 2020 conference and exhibition, turns focus to helping industry through global Covid-19 crisis.
Battery Deakin Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Storage
Deakin Uni work on liquid electrolytes points to bigger, safer battery storage
Australian researchers successfully demonstrate the use of new 'ionic liquid electrolytes' that can boost battery performance while reducing fire risks.
Monash Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Solar
Australian scientists help unlock potential of flexible and wearable solar
Australian and Japanese scientists collaborate to design new super flexible, lightweight and efficient solar cells that could be used in wearable fabrics.
