'Sun in a box' that stores renewable energy as heat
25 September, 2020The price of storing renewable energy as heat could be reduced by new heat-harnessing 'solar' cells.
Building blocks for a renewable electric grid
11 September, 2020Coal-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, 2020The 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, 2020A 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, 2020A 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, 2020Researchers 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, 2020The 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, 2020Changing 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, 2020The 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, 2020A 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, 2020A 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, 2020One 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, 2020The 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, 2020The 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 SpenceSoftware that uses artificial intelligence to analyse building designs to maximise energy efficiency prior to construction is being launched.
