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Solar, wind to drive Australia emissions lower, but so much more could be done
ANU energy experts say Australia’s emissions will fall over the next three years, thanks to wind and solar, but the analysis has been panned by the clean energy sector.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 24, 2019

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Policy & Planning

ANU to explore renewable energy exports for Australia, with Taylor’s backing
An ANU research intitiative seeks to redefine Australia’s approach to trade in the Asia-Pacific region, including a focus on renewable energy exports.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 19, 2019

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Solar

ANU team sets new solar cell efficiency record for perovskite
Researchers from Australian National University set new solar record, notching up highest ever efficiency levels for perovskite cells above a certain size, at 21.6%.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 29, 2019

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Policy & Planning

IPCC issues wake up call on climate and global food supply
The IPCC’s latest special report on climate change paints a stark future for the world’s agricultural sector.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 8, 2019

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ANU says photosynthesis could unlock endless supplies of renewable hydrogen
Scientists at ANU help identify a key step in the photosynthesis reaction of plants that could untap abundant supplies of renewable hydrogen.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 7, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Renewable hydrogen getting cheaper, Australia could lead global market
Renewable hydrogen costs fall, becoming competitive with fossil fuels and putting Australia in prime position to lead global supply of zero emissions hydrogen fuel.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 5, 2019

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Renewables

Australia is not on track to meet Paris emissions target – not without policy support
Angus Taylor has seized upon an ANU renewables briefing as justification for the government’s do-nothing approach to climate. But meeting our Paris target is certainly not a given.
Frank Jotzo

Feb 8, 2019

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Policy & Planning

New reports slam NEG as “renewables killer” designed for “short-term” politics
Two new reports confirm NEG would kill off renewable energy in Australia after 2021, put Australia at “back of pack” on climate.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 13, 2018

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Storage

Australia’s pumped hydro storage potential worth thousands of Tesla big batteries
ANU researchers identify 5,000 potential pumped hydro energy storage sites, which they say could support a 100% renewable Australian grid – 35 times over.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 3, 2017

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Press Releases

Melbourne-ANU to lead new Energy transition hub
The Energy Transition Hub will generate collaborative and world-leading research to help the technical, economic and social transition to new energy systems and a low emissions economy.
University of Melbourne and Australian National University

Jul 7, 2017

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Commentary

ANU breakthrough: Butterfly effect could boost solar cell efficiency
ANU researchers develop butterfly wing-inspired nano-technology that could improve the efficiency of solar cells.
Sophie Vorrath

May 17, 2017

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Electric Vehicles

Could jet fuel grow on trees? ANU finds promise in Australian gum-leaf
Eucalyptus oils from certain gum tree species could be refined to make high energy jet fuel, an ANU study has found.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 19, 2016

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