University of Wollongong Archives - Renew Economy

Press Releases

UOW researchers awarded $7m for climate and decarbonisation projects
Two University of Wollongong researchers have won Australian Research Council (ARC) Laureate Fellowships to support their ground-breaking climate research.
Press Release

May 30, 2024

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Battery

Australian battery materials upstart sets up shop in US, promises longer range electric cars
Sicona takes University of Wollongong technology global, with a factory in the US to produce ingredients it says will make EV batteries charge faster and last longer.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 23, 2024

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Australian discovered graphene material could be key to low-cost next-gen batteries
Australian researchers strike deal to commercialise next-gen graphene materials, that could slash costs and boost performance of lithium ion batteries.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 22, 2021

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Hydrogen

CEFC makes first green hydrogen investment in Uni of Wollongong spin-off
University of Wollongong spin-off behind promising hydrogen electrolyser technology closes $5m investment round, including from CEFC.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 17, 2021

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Storage

Sydney battery materials start-up raises $1m towards possible “EV game-changer”
Investors led by global venture capital firm Artesian tip $1m into NSW start-up, Sicona, and its battery density-boosting technology developed at University of Wollongong.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 13, 2020

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Wollongong Uni unlocks potential of large-scale sodium-sulfur batteries
University of Wollongong researchers claim breakthrough that could see sodium-sulfur batteries compete with lithium-ion in large-scale energy storage.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 19, 2019

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Renewables

Sodium-ion batteries to pump Bondi sewage in test of cheaper li-ion alternative
University of Wollongong project to test a comparable, low-cost alternative to lithium-ion battery storage – sodium-ion battery packs – is underway.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 26, 2018

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