UNSW pioneer continuing to push solar ahead
Professor Chee Mun Chong is at the forefront of advanced hydrogenation, effectively doping solar cells with hydrogen to eliminate defects and build efficiency.
Federal Government allocates $1 billion to boost grid reliability
The Morrison government has extended an extra $1 billion to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to invest in energy storage projects, transmission and distribution infrastructure and grid stabilizing technologies.
Australia’s first full-sized surf park to pump out renewable waves
Urbnsurf Melbourne, Australia’s first full-sized surf park is set to open in Tullamarine this summer 2019/2020. The project is not only exciting for all those sullen landlocked surfers out there, but because the whole park is set to be renewably powered.
Sydney Opera House sets itself apart again, this time for its sustainability practices
The Sydney Opera House has become Australia’s first major arts institution to commit to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, it is but another step the famous landmark is making as a standout in sustainability.
Meet EVie, Fremantle’s new electric rubbish truck
The City of Fremantle is not shy of trying something new and sustainable. Freo’s latest experiment, an EV rubbish truck called EVie that will rumble, or hum rather, along the streets for the next month.
Governments back NSW-Qld power line upgrade
The Federal and the New South Wales governments will jointly contribute $102 million to increase the capacity of an existing interconnector between New South Wales and Queensland in the run-up to the planned closure of the Liddel coal generator in 2023.
Meet the Aussie startup delivering solar minigrids to remote communities from a ping-pong table
Meet Afnan Hannan, CEO and co-founder of Okra Solar, an Aussie startup looking to eradicate energy poverty using solar minigrids that has already been recognised with a global sustainability award and a best IoT startup award.
Mirvac set to build net zero energy Melbourne community with ARENA backing
With ARENA’s help, Mirvac is set to trial a net zero energy community of townhouses in the Melbourne suburb of Altona North.
Queensland’s grows its PV fleet as another solar farm gets connection go-ahead
One of Queensland’s largest solar developments near Miles has signed up to connect to the state’s publicly-owned electricity grid.
Townsville’s Willows Shopping Centre gets a cool new solar car park
For large retailers and councils around Australia, solar-shaded parking can dial up the welcome to customers. Dexus has weighed the benefits against the cost of one massive solar installation over molten summer tarmac and come out in favour of rooftop PV.
