In a breakthrough that could steam ahead of conventional energy storage, Australian innovator MGA Thermal has fired up the world’s first commercial Electro-Thermal Energy Storage (ETES) system capable of delivering 24/7 renewable industrial steam. Unveiled Monday at the company’s Tomago site in Newcastle, the system harnesses the power of latent heat through cleverly engineered Miscibility…
Solar and hydro thermal energy startup RayGen Resources has announced the close of a Series D funding round worth $127 million, led by a follow-on investment from US oil and gas services company SLB. In a statement on Thursday, the company said the $31 million investment from SLB was in addition with the execution of…
Green waste from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is being transformed into renewable energy through a partnership between Tweed Shire Council and Cape Byron Power. More than 4,000 tonnes of green debris – equivalent to the weight of about 2,000 cars – has been collected since the community clean-up began on 17 March. The material is being…
The Albanese and Minns Labor governments announced on Friday four new Free TAFE courses designed to strengthen Australia’s manufacturing sector by upskilling workers and creating new employment pathways. The courses will be offered through the TAFE NSW Manufacturing Centres of Excellence, established last year with $157.2 million in matched funding from the Commonwealth and NSW…
A $750 million green hydrogen facility proposed for Port Pirie’s smelter has been cancelled, according to the South Australian state government. The project, which was announced in 2021 by the former Liberal government, reportedly “never proceeded beyond feasibility” and “has not progressed for some years”, according to a South Australian government spokesperson. The government spokesperson…
A Macquarie University-led project has achieved significant breakthroughs in developing industrially viable manufacturing methods for next-generation perovskite solar cells (PSCs), overcoming key barriers to commercial adoption. The research team, headed by Professor Shujuan Huang and Dr Jincheol Kim, in collaboration with UNSW’s Dr DJ Kim, developed solar cell technology that addresses critical industry challenges while…
Li-S Energy and Kea Aerospace signed a collaboration agreement on Tuesday at the Avalon International Airshow to integrate lithium sulfur battery technology into high altitude UAVs. The partnership aims to significantly enhance flight endurance and operational efficiency of Kea’s stratospheric aircraft, which operate between 55,000 and 65,000 feet. Kea’s solar-powered ATMOS aircraft functions as a…
Brisbane-based EV charging startup EVOS signed a licensing agreement with Japanese manufacturer FKK to produce and sell its electric vehicle charging solutions in Japan, the company announced on Wednesday. The agreement allows EVOS to enter the Japanese market while FKK gains access to EVOS’ energy management cloud platform and Grid Integration Device systems. FKK, a…
By Timothy Weber, Australian National University and Andrew Blakers, Australian National University Australia’s energy policy would take a sharp turn if the Coalition wins the upcoming federal election. A Dutton government would seek to build seven nuclear power plants at the sites of old coal-fired power stations. The Coalition says its plan makes smart use…
The Albanese government announced $750 million in funding to support the development of new technologies for Australia’s metals manufacturing sector, according to a joint media release on Friday. The investment aims to help metals manufacturers remain globally competitive while reducing emissions and is part of the $1.7 billion Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund announced…