Efficiency and renewables > Green energy sources

Building blocks for a renewable electric grid

11 September, 2020

Coal-fired power stations could be converted to run entirely fossil fuel-free by using a new type of thermal storage material housed in LEGO-like blocks.


Blackouts less likely this summer, report finds

08 September, 2020

The development of large-scale renewable energy products and rooftop solar has lowered the risk of power outages this summer, according to a new report.


Capturing and storing solar energy for later use

03 September, 2020

A molecule that absorbs energy from sunlight and stores it in chemical bonds has been developed by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden.


Could skyscrapers soon become a power source?

31 August, 2020

A new efficiency record for colour-neutral, transparent solar cells has been set by a team of researchers from the University of Michigan.


Producing power at night through radiative cooling

26 August, 2020

Researchers have found an energy source that could provide lighting power when solar energy is unavailable — including at night-time.


How LED lighting affects the natural environment

21 August, 2020

The La Trobe University Net Zero fund will be investigating the impact that LED lighting has on native wildlife.


How solar panel positioning influences energy output

12 August, 2020

Changing the positioning of solar panels could increase the amount of energy that they generate, according to new research.


Increased solar power output after COVID-19 lockdown

29 July, 2020

The worldwide shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic saw a marked increase in solar power output, a new study has found.


La Trobe installs 7500 solar panels, LED lights

29 July, 2020

A new solar panel installation at La Trobe will see the university achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2029.


Funding to fix unstable energy grids

24 July, 2020

A study that will explore how to manage unstable and weak parts of the electricity grid has just received funding from ARENA.


Electrical vehicle-to-grid trial held in ACT

15 July, 2020

One of the largest electric vehicle (EV) vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trials in the world is about to be held in Canberra.


Will COVID-19 damage renewable energy investment?

09 July, 2020

The economic downturn triggered by the global COVID-19 pandemic could have negative consequences for long-term investment in clean energy.


100% green power for City of Sydney

07 July, 2020

The City of Sydney will be 100% powered by renewable energy from July 2020.


Increasing a home's energy rating off the plan

01 July, 2020 by Andrew Spence

Software that uses artificial intelligence to analyse building designs to maximise energy efficiency prior to construction is being launched.


Why should you choose a DC grid for your vessel?

30 June, 2020 by Carlo Cecchi, Director, Business Development, Yaskawa Environmental Energy/The Switch

As the world seeks greener sources of power, around 80% of vessels in the future are expected to be fully electric or powered by hybrid systems.


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