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Next-gen solar cells pass international test standards

26 May, 2020

A new generation of solar cells that pass international tests for heat and humidity has been developed by Australian researchers.


Solar panels provided in bushfire relief effort

20 May, 2020

Communities affected by the bushfires earlier in 2020 will receive solar panels as part of their rebuilding process.


Next-gen solar designed to take the heat

13 May, 2020

A next-generation solar cell that can maintain efficiency in the heat has been developed by engineers at Iowa State University.


Saving energy with solar chimneys

05 May, 2020

A solar chimney that is optimised for energy saving and fire safety has been designed by researchers at RMIT University.


New chemical compound for solar panel creation

22 April, 2020

Renewable energy potential has been boosted by the creation of a new chemical compound by researchers at West Virginia University.


Funding for renewable energy start-ups

09 April, 2020

Renewable energy start-ups will receive federal government funding to help get them off the ground.


Designing climate-resilient energy systems

09 April, 2020

An optimisation methodology for designing energy systems that are resilient to climate changes and variability has been developed by scientists.


Environmental protection with sustainable lighting

02 April, 2020

Greater emphasis is now being placed on ecological aspects when planning and installing lighting systems for industrial plants.


Developing standards for ocean energy and smart cities

25 March, 2020

Water covers 70% of Earth's surface but currently remains underutilised as a source of energy.


Is water the solution for renewable energy storage?

27 February, 2020

A new study has suggested that seasonally pumped hydropower storage (SPHS) could be the answer for storing renewable energy over the long term.


Renewable hydrogen to boost energy networks

25 February, 2020

Funding of $1.28 million will be provided by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for the new Australian Hydrogen Centre (AHC).


Energy hub planned for Cairns

20 February, 2020

A high-tech facility is being developed in Cairns, designed to foster energy innovation in Queensland.


Quantum dots reshape solar power capabilities

19 February, 2020

Quantum dot solar cells that can be used to generate electricity even in low-light conditions have been developed by researchers at The University of Queensland.


Generating electricity from raindrops

14 February, 2020

One drop of water can generate 140 V power — lighting up 100 LED bulbs — using a droplet-based electricity generator (DEG) developed by scientists.


SOLARWATT Vision glass-glass solar PV modules

05 February, 2020

SOLARWATT's Vision glass-glass modules are durable and robust against environmental influences. They are approved for Australian cyclone conditions.


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