RMIT Archives - Renew Economy

Battery

Australian scientists build quantum battery with instantaneous charge, 1,000-fold gain in storage
Australian scientists have built a quantum battery they say can charge almost instantaneously and hold 1000 times more energy than a previous version.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 9, 2025

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Storage

Australian researchers make water battery breakthrough
Researchers at RMIT University find a way to replace the electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries with water, an innovation that could remove the fire risk entirely.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 22, 2024

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Solar

Australian perovskite breakthrough takes the “alchemy” out of solar cell production
Australian researchers develop a new way to make, reproduce and test new perovskite solar cells within a matter of weeks, bypassing years of human labour and error.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 17, 2023

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Solar

New tech to help incorporate “built-in” solar from roof tiles, windows and cladding
Australian software will help integrate solar built into the house on roof tiles, windows and even cladding, and turn them into smart buildings with demand response.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 11, 2023

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Australian airports are ideal hosts for large-scale solar installations, researchers say
Researchers measure the significant untapped potential of Australian airports as ideal hosts for large-scale solar.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 21, 2021

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Solar

“First of its kind” solar panel upcycling plant on cards after federal grant win
Melbourne-based company wins grant to set up first of its kind solar panel “upcycling plant,” to transform solar panel waste into value-added materials.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 18, 2020

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Storage

RMIT’s “cheaper, cleaner” proton battery has li-ion firmly in sights
Australian RMIT team make “crucial step” towards cheap, sustainable energy storage after demonstrating rechargeable “proton battery” prototype.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 8, 2018

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