Efficiency and renewables > Green energy sources

$5.2m green energy hub aims for real-world impact

20 February, 2023

The hub will combine some of the most advanced digital energy technology from Siemens with Swinburne's technical, R&D and teaching expertise to build a future energy grid lab accessible by students and industry.


Sustainable benefits of geothermal energy

17 February, 2023

When installed at scale and at the beginning of the building process, geothermal technology can be both a profitable and environmentally beneficial addition to a home, a recent study has found.


Vast solar plant on horizon for SA

14 February, 2023

Australia is one step closer to its first commercial-scale concentrated solar power plant, with operations expected to commence in late 2025.


Grid Innovation Hub welcomes industry partners

07 February, 2023

Monash University's Grid Innovation Hub has been joined by Power Systems Consultants and Spain's X-ELIO.


Power of renewables demonstrated in latest data

31 January, 2023

New data from the Australian Energy Market Operator has demonstrated the ability of renewable energy to drive down both emissions and costs.


Forum to explore WA's dynamic energy market

24 January, 2023

Western Australia's evolving use of renewables will be discussed next month at the Clean Energy Council's WA Clean Energy Forum (WACEF).


Billion-dollar backing for Aust grid-scale batteries

19 January, 2023

ARENA has announced it will fund eight grid-scale battery projects across Australia to a total project value of $2.7 billion.


AusNet to connect large Victorian wind farm

13 December, 2022

The Golden Plains Wind Farm in Southwest Victoria will power more than 750,000 homes when the project is completed.


How will Aust households use energy in the future?

12 December, 2022

A report led by Monash University researchers reframes current assumptions held by the energy industry about how people will interact with energy and technology.


Thought Leaders 2023: Gareth McKay

07 December, 2022

Australia could be at the forefront of the energy transition, Valen Power's CEO says, but one of its biggest opportunities leads to one of its biggest challenges.


Proposals sought for school renewables program

06 December, 2022

The NSW Government has put out a call for proposals to finance, deliver and operate renewable energy solutions across 2200 public schools in NSW.


Work kicks off on WA's ambitious EV network

05 December, 2022

Construction has started on what the Western Australian Government describes as the world's longest electric vehicle highway.


Vic solar farm opts for Swiss BESS

02 November, 2022

Located three hours north of Melbourne, Meadow Creek Solar Farm plans to provide zero-carbon electricity to approximately 110,000 homes in the region.


$3m in energy funding for Qld community groups

11 October, 2022

Community groups in Queensland are being offered a $3m financial incentive to participate in the state's renewable energy transition.


What effect will climate change have on renewables?

04 October, 2022 by Rod Boyce

New research from the University of Alaska has the potential to help electric utilities account for climate change.


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