The Western Australian government has announced contracts to UGL Engineering, Acciona, and GenusPlus for major upgrades to the northern section of the South West Interconnected System (SWIS.) Clean Energy Link – North will provide access to a claimed 400 megawatts of existing wind energy and another gigawatt of new renewable energy “across the SWIS and…
Adelaide-based Tindo has joined forces with the University of New South Wales on two innovative projects aimed at boosting power output in solar cells through advanced TOPCon technology. The collaborations will explore Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact solar cell technology, which in laboratory testing can achieve around 27 per cent power conversion efficiency, compared to current…
Sponsored Leading Australian health and natural beauty manufacturer Star Combo Pharma was invited as a keynote speaker at the recent NSW Export Capability Building Workshop— hosted by Investment NSW and the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group). The company shared its strategic insights and practical experience in navigating international markets, offering a real-world roadmap to inspire…
Building-integrated solar photovoltaics company ClearVue Technologies has announced a two-year collaboration agreement with engineering consultants erbas. According to an ASX statement from ClearVue on Wednesday, the deal will see the pair “explore green building and efficiency opportunities” and support “joint technical services, case study creation, market development, research and development efforts and co-presenting for industry…
The precise problem solving skillset that forms a great engineer is increasingly being utilised in a broader business perspective by organisations seeking to gain a competitive advantage. Those who once focused solely on system design, compliance and delivery are now being asked to take a seat at the executive table, contribute to commercial strategy and…
Alter Steel has finalised its contract with Italian engineering firm Danieli to supply the technology and equipment for its $750 million steel mill in Pinkenba, Queensland, with the down payment now made to secure delivery. When complete, the facility will produce 500,000 tonnes of reinforcing steel products annually to meet Queensland’s growing construction demand using…
Victoria’s food manufacturing sector has received a major boost with the official opening of Mondelēz International’s new state-of-the-art National Distribution Centre in Truganina. Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs Danny Pearson joined Mondelēz executives to open what the company described as its most advanced facility in the world. The 47,000 square…
A project between industry partners, Monash Institute of Railway Technology (Monash IRT) and Yarra Trams has developed modular platforms out of recycled materials for use throughout Melbourne’s tram network. According to a statement from Monash on Tuesday, the team researched, designed and developed recycled components for the platforms after being awarded grant support through state…
Bin Lu, Australian National University and Marnie Shaw, Australian National University As the electrification of transport and heating accelerates, many worry the increased demand could overload national power grids. In Australia, electricity consumption is expected to double by 2050. If everyone charges their car and heats water using electric systems at the same time, peak…
UNSW Sydney has announced the Green Fellowship program, an ambitious scheme to attract the world’s brightest academic minds to help solve some of the planet’s biggest problems. Named in honour of UNSW’s Scientia Professor Martin Green, who pioneered much of the technology underpinning solar panels, the fellowships will be open to exceptional international academics whose…