Tag: energy
Hydrostor’s Silver City Energy Storage Centre gets green light in NSW
The Minns Labor Government has approved Hydrostor’s Silver City Energy Storage Centre in Broken Hill, a compressed air energy storage system that is the first of its kind in Australia, in a move aimed at strengthening the region’s energy security.
Research: Deep-sea sponge inspires ultra-strong, flexible material
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a new material inspired by the deep-sea sponge Venus' flower basket, demonstrating compressive strength and stiffness that could advance architectural and product design.
Ampcontrol taps Murray Lyster to advance customer-focused energy solutions
Ampcontrol has appointed Murray Lyster as Executive General Manager – Customer Experience & Delivery, a role aimed at aligning customer engagement with the company’s strategic growth objectives.
Australia trails New Zealand in industrial energy cost reductions, IEEFA reports
Australia is lagging behind New Zealand in the adoption of industrial heat pump (IHP) technology, despite its potential to significantly reduce energy use in industrial processes, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
Powering the future: How ARENA is transforming household energy consumption
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is advancing efforts to reshape how households consume and manage energy, supporting new technologies aimed at reducing emissions and stabilising the electricity grid.
$1.5 billion wind farm declared major project in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Liberal Government has declared the $1.5 billion Cellars Hill Wind Farm a Major Project under its landmark major project legislation, aiming to streamline approvals for large-scale renewable energy developments.
Australian-first vanadium battery project planned for Kalgoorlie
The Cook Labor Government has announced plans to invest $150 million in a 50-megawatt vanadium battery in Kalgoorlie, aiming to enhance energy security in the Goldfields region while supporting local job creation.
Hysata teams up with POSCO to advance next-gen electrolyser tech
Australian electrolyser manufacturer Hysata has entered joint development agreements with South Korea’s POSCO Holdings and POSCO Eco & Challenge (E&C) to accelerate the commercialisation of its innovative electrolyser technology.
Nuclear too costly for Australia’s energy future – Rewiring Australia
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.
Victoria powers ahead with new wind farms in Moyne Shire
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.
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Circular beds: Revolutionising sustainable bedding in Australia
A new wave of innovation is transforming the Australian manufacturing sector, with sustainability at its core. ROBOVOID, in collaboration with Swinburne University, GT Recycling, and Sustainability Victoria, has developed a groundbreaking bed base made entirely from recycled plastic.
