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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.
News & Commentary Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Solar
Research team finds way to make solar panels “sweat” to deliver more power
Hong Kong research team uses water absorption technology to cool solar panels down in the heat of the day and boost their generation output by up to nearly 20%.
Governments Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Solar
Scientists set new solar power efficiency record at almost 50 per cent
Scientists at National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) produce innovative solar cell that converts light into electricity with almost 50 per cent efficiency.
Climate Monash Research Groups, Institutes and Universities University of Melbourne UNSW
Universities form new global alliance to tackle climate in midst of pandemic
UNSW leads new group of 40 universities to form a new Climate Alliance to accelerate climate action, despite current focus on Covid-19 pandemic.
Australian Federal Government Climate Coal Governments NSW Government Queensland Government
Coal phase-out can provide “cheap” way to reduce emissions, researchers say
Researchers say a coal phase-out would bring net benefits to global economy, and exporters like Australia should not be allowed to "free-ride".
ANU Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Solar
Australian researchers smash efficiency record for ‘tandem solar cells’
ANU research team use tandem solar cell technology to achieve a conversion efficiency of 27.7% and are aiming to go above 30% for their next goal.
Australian Federal Government Deakin Governments Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Storage UNSW
Sydney research hub to accelerate energy storage technologies
Education minister launches UNSW research hub to accelerate energy storage technologies, saying smelters need to be powered 100% by renewables.
Battery Electric Vehicles Monash Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Storage
Monash University researchers unlock secret to 1000km plus EV battery range
Australian researchers solve challenge that can unlock cheaper, longer lasting batteries and substantially increase EV range.
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.
