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Membrane breakthrough boosts high-efficiency fuel cells
11+ hour, 34+ min ago (432+ words) Monash engineers have developed a new ultra-thin membrane that allows fuel cells to operate more efficiently at high temperatures by enabling proton transport without water, overcoming a key limitation in clean energy technologies. The breakthrough, reported in Science Advances, could…...
Flow Power delivers renewables trifecta in South Australia
11+ hour, 58+ min ago (350+ words) Electricity gentailer Flow Power has completed construction and commissioning of three new solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in South Australia, marking a significant milestone in the company's continued growth across the National Electricity Market (NEM). The projects,…...
Study finds coal pollution affects solar power output
12+ hour, 14+ min ago (419+ words) Related article: Researchers clean up toxic solar panels for use indoors "We are seeing rapid global expansion of renewable energy, but the effectiveness of that transition is lower than often assumed. As coal and solar expand in parallel, emissions alter…...
CER National Technical Regulator will help shape future grid
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (524+ words) The government's 202627 Federal Budget commitment to a new Consumer Energy Resources (CER) National Technical Regulator is a welcome announcement that can unlock more ambitious visions for the future of Australia's grid, according to the RACE for 2030 cooperative research centre. RACE…...
Seven projects shortlisted in Hydrogen Headstart Program
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (308+ words) The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has shortlisted seven projects in Round 2 of the Hydrogen Headstart Program, marking a major step forward in scaling Australia's renewable hydrogen industry. The projects selected to progress to the next stage in the application…...
Renewables vs fossil fuels: Why can't we walk and chew gum at the same time?
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (453+ words) Some hate renewables, others preach the end of life as we know it if we don't replace all coal and gas. These opposites in views are exploited by partisan politics. More than likely renewables and fossil fuel-based generation will be…...
Vestas trials red turbine blades to mitigate bird collisions
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (503+ words) Ecowende and Vestas will utilise red turbine blades as part of a new trial at a wind farm in the Netherlands to investigate whether the colour will increase blade visibility to seabirds and help reduce the risk of collisions. Multiple…...
Iberdrola completes panel install at Broadsound Solar Farm
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (313+ words) Iberdrola Australia has celebrated a major milestone at its Broadsound Solar Farm and Battery project, with installation of all 609, 522 solar panels. The 376 MW Broadsound Solar Farm and 180 MW (2hr) co-located Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), located at Clarke Creek, about two…...
Jinbi Solar Project secures PPA with mining giant Rio Tinto
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (408+ words) Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation (YEC), one of Australia's largest Indigenous-led renewable energy initiatives, will begin construction of the Jinbi Solar Project in the Pilbara after reaching financial close and signing a 30-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Rio Tinto. The project…...
"Reads like satire": Conservationists slam Browse gas claims
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (542+ words) Woodside Energy says independent modelling shows its proposed Browse to North West Shelf (NWS) Project represents a significant opportunity to strengthen Australia's energy security, support the energy transition and deliver long-term economic benefits for Western Australia and the nation. An…...