Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Experts say a cautious approach is needed to ensure the renewable energy transition is not harmful to communities.
Solar ingredients tested
Australian engineers are working on new ingredients for stable, efficient and scalable perovskite solar cells.
Sound drives hydro-boost
Engineers in Melbourne have used sound waves to massively boost production of green hydrogen.
Big coal plan goes quiet
Glencore says it will withdraw from its $1.5 billion Valeria coal project in central Queensland.
Exploration sales anger councils
The NT Government is set to allow fracking companies to sell gas from the Beetaloo Basin before production approvals are granted.
Locals boost perovskite power
Australian researchers are working with Oxford experts to create perovskite solar cells tough enough to match mighty silicon.
Sodium-sulphur batteries improved
Researchers are working on a new, low-cost battery with four times the energy capacity of lithium-ion batteries and is far cheaper to produce.
Tech tool details solar savings
A new solar calculator is letting Australians forecast cost savings on panels and batteries.
Coal mine rights breach ruled
The Queensland Land Court has ruled against a new coal mine on human rights grounds.
ARENA marks green birthday
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
ASIC slammed after coal fail
Financial regulator ASIC has been slammed over the collapse of a critical WA coal mine.
Call to share critical metals
Experts have called for a global agreement on the critical metals required to build green energy infrastructure.
Cows power new tech
Engineers are working on a smart watch for cows, powered by cows, to improve food safety.
Renewable slavery revealed
A new report says there is evidence of forced labour and slavery in the production of solar panels and wind turbines.
States bristle at power plan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to introduce price caps on coal and gas.
Santos' Tiwi appeal fails
Gas giant Santos has lost its appeal against Tiwi Islands traditional owners.
AGL speeds gas closure
AGL has announced plans to close its Torrens Island 'B' gas power station nearly a decade early.