Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - January, 2021
Kean laments lack of settings
The NSW Government says uncertainty is holding back grid-scale battery projects.
Pollution could cause eye issues
Air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of vision issues.
SA scores double win
South Australia has achieved a double victory - running on 100 per cent renewable energy while boasting the cheapest ...
Big cable plan moving
Progress has been made on a planned $22 billion cable from the NT to Singapore.
Tree boost to cool Perth
The WA Government is funding efforts to cool suburbs by increasing tree cover.
City helped by Swedish link
The Victorian city of Warrnambool has linked with a Swedish counterpart to work on a solar-to-hydrogen technology exchange.
Key strain to be compensated
A worker has been awarded compensation after he strained his back picking up company car keys.
ANU sets solar record
ANU researchers have achieved a world record in perovskite solar cell efficiency.
CEFC backs ag app
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has launched a $5 million project to drive down emissions from the agriculture sector.
New deals force green thinking
Australia is set to sign up to new agreements that will require it to integrate climate and pricing risks in its investments.
Prelude pause ends
The world’s largest floating object is once again producing liquified natural gas (LNG).
Class action on power prices
Lawyers are preparing a massive class action against two of Queensland's largest electricity generators.
Plasma backs ammonia advance
Australian researchers have come up with a cleaner and greener way to make ammonia.
ANSTO aids cathode quest
Australian experts are helping design new cathodes for high-performing sodium ion batteries.
ARENA backs coal-hydro plan
Government money will be used to investigate using an underground coal mine for pumped hydro storage.
Cameco approval uncovered
Media investigations reveal a curious timeline for the approval of a new uranium mine.
Origin access questioned
Energy firm Origin is seeking petroleum leases across 225,000 hectares of one of the world’s biggest free-flowing river systems.