University of Southern Queensland researcher awarded $1m to develop thermoelectric energy harvesting tech
A researcher from the University of Southern Queensland has secured $1 million in funding through the 2023 Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships scheme to develop a new generation of high-performance thermoelectric energy harvesting technology.
CIMIC’s UGL lands $600m in lithium and energy contracts
UGL, a CIMIC Group company, has won multiple contracts with energy and minerals processing clients in Western Australia.
University of Melbourne, Orsted establish offshore wind partnership
A new partnership between the University of Melbourne and global offshore wind developer Orsted is expected to boost Australia’s transition towards renewable energy.
Victoria adds 150-MW storage capacity to big battery pipeline
Victoria is getting an additional 150-MW energy storage capacity with a new big battery installed at the former coal-fired power station in Hazelwood, Gippsland.
North Qld’s Townsville Hydrogen Hub to receive $70m federal investment
The Australian government has announced $70 million in support for the development of the Townsville Hydrogen Hub, accelerating the growth of North Queensland’s hydrogen industry.
Pacific Energy launches NT’s first-ever hydrogen stand-alone power system
Pacific Energy has designed and delivered the Northern Territory’s first containerized hydrogen electrolyser and fuel cell system.
Loop Industries’ 100% recycled PET resin receives approval for pharmaceutical packaging
Clean technology company Loop Industries announced that its Loop-branded PET resin has successfully undergone testing and is now compliant for use in packaging applications within the pharmaceutical industry.
UNSW researchers harness sunlight to produce clean fuel
Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have devised a method to generate synthetic methane from carbon dioxide (CO2) using nothing but sunlight.
Ausgrid powers up Narara with new community battery
The Australian Government has activated the second community battery under its national Community Batteries for Household Solar program with the latest addition of a 412-kilowatt-hour Narara battery, constructed by Ausgrid and located on the NSW Central Coast.
BYD celebrates five million new energy vehicles produced
BYD, one of the largest plug-in electric vehicle manufacturers, has rolled off its five millionth new energy vehicle (NEV), making it the first automaker in the world to achieve this milestone.
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