Energy

South East Water and RMIT University have been awarded the 2024 Water Minister’s Climate Innovation Challenge for their pioneering green hydrogen technology. 

Rooftop solar and distributed energy resources are set to deliver the most cost-effective energy for Australians, while nuclear power remains too costly and slow to address the nation’s energy challenges, according to Rewiring Australia founder and chief scientist Dr Saul Griffith.

Fleet Space Technologies, Australia’s pioneering space exploration company, has announced the closure of a $150 million Series D funding round, propelling its valuation to over $800 million. 

Kapture, a leader in carbon capture innovation, has reached a milestone by capturing 90 per cent of carbon dioxide (CO?) emissions during a pilot-scale demonstration with a diesel generator. 

Victoria has taken a step forward in its renewable energy journey with the opening of two new wind farms, including one of the largest in the state.

Capral Aluminium and SunDrive Solar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on building a resilient, sustainable supply chain for Australia’s solar industry.

A team of scientists at UNSW Sydney has developed an eco-friendly, high-performance organic battery that could reshape the future of energy storage. 

Australia’s official battery recycling scheme, B-cycle, has reported progress in its second year of operation, collecting 2,935 tonnes of used batteries in 2024, marking a 24 per cent increase from the previous year. 

The Australian Government’s Future Made in Australia legislation has passed Parliament, setting the stage for Australia’s involvement in the global transition to net zero emissions.

Australia’s renewable energy transition is gaining speed, with new government policies and private investments promising transformative impacts on energy, transport, and industry, according to a report by The Climate Council.