Tag: energy

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). 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 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.

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

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.

Visy, Australia’s largest integrated recycler and remanufacturer, is taking significant steps to reduce its energy consumption by partnering with two solar energy companies to install solar panels at select facilities across the country.