Very remote First Nations community to pilot state-of-the-art hybrid microgrid
The First Nations community of Blackstone in very remote Western Australia, has been chosen to pilot a state-of-the-art hybrid microgrid to test the feasibility of delivering reliable, renewable energy systems to remote areas.
Coal waste breakthrough could unlock resources for 15 million EV magnets
Minerals to make magnets for 15 million electric vehicles is the potential of a Monash University breakthrough, turning proverbial water into wine, after extracting 17 critical minerals from coal fly ash, mine tailings, and old electronics.
Energus to run feasibility study for solar-grade polysilicon production facility
Commercial solar specialist Energus will investigate the viability of building a 50,000 tonne-per-year solar-grade polysilicon production facility in the New South Wales Hunter Valley as part of broader plans to boost domestic PV manufacturing capability across Australia.
Landholders scoop $30,000 per hectare per year to host 5 MW batteries
Renewable energy land brokerage Rok Solid has found landowners in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria are being offered $30,000 per annum to lease one hectacre of land for a 30-year term.
Draft review maps consumer energy resources integration reform
Solar generation and rooftop solar are among the biggest catalysts of change to the National Electricity Market, which a draft government review aims to stabilise and improve through nine reform recommendations.
Battery recycling centre launched at University of Adelaide
The federal government’s Australian Research Council has launched a new training centre in South Australia that will seek to provide industry-led solutions for the recovery, reuse and recycling of battery waste in Australia.
Marinus Link undersea cable lands environmental approval
The Marinus Link undersea electricity connector between Tasmania and Victoria has secured federal environmental approval a day after state and Commonwealth governments announced a positive final investment decision for the 750 MW first stage of the project.
Night-time solar team generates electricity from infrared radiation
University of New South Wales researchers are developing electricity generation from infrared radiation at night using a semiconductor device known as a thermadiative diode.
Barnaby Joyce wants Australia to abandon net zero – but his four central claims don’t stack up
One-time Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce sought to dominate the first sitting week of the current federal parliament by proposing a divisive plan to reverse Australia’s net zero emissions target.
Australia Post delivers rooftop solar to Queensland sites
Australia Post is continuing its deployment of rooftop solar and battery energy storage systems as part of the company’s multi-million-dollar energy efficiency program, announcing plans to deploy more than 1.2 MW of PV capacity at sites in Queensland.
