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Tackling energy insecurity in remote communities
Researchers from Flinders and Macquarie Universities have presented the benefits of community-led energy systems for First Nations people in remote parts of Australia. [ + ]
New digital twin will plan the energy systems of the future
A Netherlands-based project has received a massive €16.5m grant to simulate and study the energy systems of the future via digital twin technology. [ + ]
Upskilling for the energy transition
In this interview, Anthea Middleton, CEO of Powering Skills Organisation, discusses the pathways and opportunities available to workers at retiring coal-fired power plants. [ + ]
Paper-thin LEDs that are kinder to the eye
A new, experimental LED is nearly as thin as paper and emits a warm, sun-like glow. [ + ]
Next-gen HVAC could use quantum computing
Scientists have recently turned to smart control methods such as quantum reinforcement learning to optimise energy use in residential heating and cooling. [ + ]
Protecting your enclosures from environmental hazards
Ingress Protection (IP) ratings provide valuable information about the protection level of an electrical enclosure against the intrusion of solid objects and liquids. [ + ]
AI fire-detection system is 'faster than the blink of an eye'
US researchers have developed a fire safety system that combines AI and standard security cameras; they say it could transform emergency response. [ + ]
How clear windows can harvest energy
Researchers have created a colourless solar concentrator that can be directly coated onto standard window glass. [ + ]
Three key players in the Cheaper Home Batteries Program
In this in-depth review, solar installer Mark Wright examines three batteries approved for use in Australia's solar PV rebate scheme. [ + ]
Solar cell breakthrough could lead to battery-free devices
Researchers have developed durable new solar cells capable of efficiently harvesting energy from indoor light. [ + ]
Are we ready for space-based solar power?
Originally proposed in 1968, the idea of putting solar panels in space has only recently become technologically and economically feasible. [ + ]
Are we dangerously dependent on submarine cables?
A new study warns that submarine communication cables are increasingly vulnerable to both natural disasters and deliberate sabotage. [ + ]
How can digital twins effectively support the energy transition?
These digital models are able to simulate real-world energy systems, and hold immense promise — but the technology still faces challenges. [ + ]
Rethinking data centre sustainability
In this interview, Terry Maiolo, VP & General Manager for Asia Pacific at cloud computing company OVHcloud, discusses how data centres can become sustainable when faced with the resource-hungry demands of GenAI. [ + ]
Fast-tracking new tech to decarbonise the grid
EnergyLab's Scaleup Program is back for 2025, partnering with leading Australian energy companies to speed the transition to a decarbonised Australian grid. [ + ]
