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Used solar panels could supply Australia’s next resource boom: study

Used solar panels could supply Australia’s next resource boom: study

UNSW study finds that effective solar module recycling practices could eliminate the need to mine for materials to make new PV. Instead, we would “mine from waste.”
Sub-zero heat pump challenge delivers new tech – and a fresh blow to gas

Sub-zero heat pump challenge delivers new tech – and a fresh blow to gas

Pushed along by the US government, companies are designing heat pumps that can work through a northern winter and not resort to gas backup.
ClearVue lands first home market order to supply solar glass facade for new building

ClearVue lands first home market order to supply solar glass facade for new building

ClearVue marks its commercial launch in Australia with its first order to supply a solar window facade for a new building in Melbourne.
AGL signs up battery recycling innovator that avoids “black mass” for Hunter hub

AGL signs up battery recycling innovator that avoids “black mass” for Hunter hub

AGL signs deal with Australian start-up that says it can recycle batteries without creating a sludge known as “black mass”
AGL to trial tool to manage flexible energy loads at airport, supermarkets and warehouse

AGL to trial tool to manage flexible energy loads at airport, supermarkets and warehouse

Arena announces $864,000 in funding for AGL to develop and trial a forecasting tool to help industry to supply dynamic load flexing in the network.
Quinbrook hopes new software will prevent energy greenwashing claims

Quinbrook hopes new software will prevent energy greenwashing claims

Being able to prove green claims is becoming increasingly important as regulators and customers begin to demand evidence.
Albanese’s pittance for critical minerals means Australia’s golden opportunity goes begging

Albanese’s pittance for critical minerals means Australia’s golden opportunity goes begging

An incremental drip-feed of small, piecemeal measures does not cut it in a global decarbonisation investment race.
Australian battery recycling start-up given $8 million to scale tech

Australian battery recycling start-up given $8 million to scale tech

CEFC-backed fund provides $8 million for perth-based start-up to scale its unique battery recycling technology.
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