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Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
Renewables Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Solar
Scientists use microscopic “windows” to create see-through silicon solar cell
Scientists develop new technique to produce see-through silicon wafers, that could see solar integrated into your office, car and even your mobile phone.
Recent study shows electric vehicles emit less carbon emissions than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles even when charged off a largely coal-powered grid.
Governments Renewables Research Groups, Institutes and Universities
Capacity markets a barrier to cutting emissions, research paper argues
New research published in the journal Nature Energy argues capacity markets disproportionately support gas generators at the expense of renewables.
Australian Federal Government Coal Governments Research Groups, Institutes and Universities
Most of world’s coal power stations must close by 2030 to meet Paris target
Australia would need to close almost all its coal power generators by 2030 to meet the Paris Agreement, new research has shown.
Coal Graphs Renewables Solar Wind
Busting the myth on energy returns: Renewables to beat fossil fuels
New research blows away myth of "energy returned on investment" and says wind and solar will soon offer a better EROI than fossil fuels.
MIT team led by an Australian researcher discovers way to extract more energy out of solar cells – with potential to take efficiencies as high as 35%.
CleanTech Bites Renewables Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Wind
Tilting of windmills could lead to performance gains, study finds
Stanford University researchers find simple technique of "wake steering" – or slightly tilting wind turbines – can boost performance and reduce variability of output.
News & Commentary Renewables Smart Energy
Solar thermal, energy storage, biofuels, wave energy head $17m ARENA R&D funding
ARENA has announced a group of nine new cutting edge research and development projects to be supported by its latest funding round, including industrial solar thermal systems and sodium-based...
Climate News & Commentary Renewables Resource Efficiency
Energising Innovation: How many countries does it take to change a light bulb?
Negative resource trends, climate change and rising energy demand mean we urgently need to find a new approach to electricity supply. How can we speed up the process?
Wind power now supplies about 3% of the world’s electricity, and the signs are good for the next several years.
