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Coal

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”.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 31, 2020

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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.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 11, 2020

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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.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 21, 2020

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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.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 15, 2020

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Renewables

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.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 19, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Are electric vehicles cleaner than petrol, diesel when run from coal grid?
Recent study shows electric vehicles emit less carbon emissions than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles even when charged off a largely coal-powered grid.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 11, 2019

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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.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 1, 2019

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Coal

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.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 21, 2019

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Coal

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.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 17, 2019

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Commentary

Solar cell efficiency could get a dramatic boost, MIT team finds
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%.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 5, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

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.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 2, 2019

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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 battery storage.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 13, 2016

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