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New frontiers in clean energy

06 September, 2023 by Katerina Sakkas

Given the urgency and rapidity of Australia's energy transition, the world of future energy is a heady one, full of wild-sounding ideas, innovation and experimentation.


Q&A with Jey Shivakumar: How microgrids can serve residential and industrial sites

05 September, 2023

In this interview, Jey Shivakumar, Principal Engineer, Energy Transformation Services, Cossill & Webley, discusses two very different microgrid case studies.


CSIRO pushes for hydrogen-powered transport

22 August, 2023

If Australia fails to deploy hydrogen-powered vehicles along with EVs, it risks being left behind its international counterparts, according to a new report.


Germany launches CACTUS project for future grid stability

15 August, 2023

The project aims to facilitate Germany's energy transition without jeopardising grid stability and without having to wait for future grid expansion.


University launches landmark vehicle-to-grid technology

15 August, 2023

Flinders University has received an electric vehicle charging station showcasing award-winning bidirectional vehicle-to-grid technology.


WA to test out long-duration vanadium battery

08 August, 2023

The technology has the potential to provide a long-term solution for microgrids and off-grid power systems.


Making the switch: the challenge of electrifying low-income households

01 August, 2023

While shifting from gas to renewables has become a priority, little has been done to address the challenges faced by low-income households in making the transition.


Powering a major Australian beverage company

26 July, 2023

Asahi Beverages will purchase 40,000 megawatt hours each year from a solar farm in Clermont, Qld.


Wind and solar remain cheapest to build

18 July, 2023

Renewables have retained their position as Australia's cheapest new-build electricity generation, despite a 20% average rise in technology costs.


Jemena to deliver $2m in community batteries

11 July, 2023

Alphington, Bellfield, Coburg and Flemington in Victoria are set to receive four new community batteries that will store renewable energy generated from rooftop solar.


Woolworths commits to 100% renewables for NSW, ACT in "landmark deal"

11 July, 2023

Woolworths Group will partner with SmartestEnergy Australia to enable a 100% renewable energy transition for the retailer's NSW and ACT operations in 2025.


Ambitious battery energy storage planned for regional Aust

04 July, 2023

ACEnergy is calling for industry collaboration to introduce reforms that will expedite the rollout of renewable energy projects.


WA's next big battery

28 June, 2023

Western Australia will soon be home to a 197 MW battery that will be connected to the South West Interconnected System, providing a significant boost to the region's electricity grid.


Excitement around Qld's newest energy precinct

27 June, 2023

An industrial precinct in Barcaldine will be linked to a large-scale renewable energy project and provide manufacturing tenants with competitive low-carbon electricity.


Vic wind farm to boost ACT's renewable electricity

20 June, 2023

The Berrybank Stage 2 wind farm, located in Victoria's Western Plains, is now in operation and will help provide additional electricity to Canberra.


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