Renewable Energy

WA green metals hub

Murdoch University has unveiled a new Extractive Metallurgy Hub in Rockingham, marking a major milestone in Western Australia’s transition to sustainable metals production technologies and a low-carbon economy.

The Port of Rotterdam and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE are working with Australian partners to investigate opportunities for Western Australia to become a world-class producer, user and exporter of renewable hydrogen.

Trafag AG application engineer & product manager, Matt Verket, examines the role of advanced gas density sensors in gas-insulated switchgear in the age of AI and renewable energy.

ARENA has allocated $19.8 million in funding to investigate the development of Australia’s largest ironmaking electric smelting furnace pilot plant at Kwinana, Western Australia.

Earth’s cloud cover is rapidly shrinking and contributing to record-breaking temperatures, according to new research involving the Monash-led Australian Research Council.

UNSW ditches gas

UNSW Sydney has replaced its gas systems as part of its transition to renewable energy.

Daikin has announced the completion of a nearly 1-megawatt solar power plant at the company’s North American headquarters near Waller, Texas.

Kanthal and Danieli will supply a pilot-scale electric process gas heater for installation at Emsteel’s Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to electrify a part of their existing heating system.

Engineers have developed a water-based battery that could help Australian households store rooftop solar energy more safely, cheaply and efficiently than ever before.

i2Cool has been selected for the Fostering Innovation for Resilience and Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) Program.

Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante) and SAMSUNG E&A have signed a development agreement to jointly develop a set of standardised skid-mounted modular carbon capture plants.

Renewable energy is supplying a record share of the power in Australia’s main energy grid, according to the latest update from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).

Nidec Traction has launched a high-capacity auto-winding AC motor production line at its Mexico plant, marking a significant step in the company’s global growth strategy.

Honeywell’s Integrated Controls and Safety System (ICSS) will be implemented at Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery in Western Australia.

Rosendin has announced a breakthrough in solar construction technology with a new autonomous robotic solution for photovoltaic (PV) solar module installation.

Trina Storage, a global leader in energy storage solutions, has introduced its latest innovation, the Elementa 2 Pro 5MWh energy storage system, across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa.