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Liquid energy find could power future fuels, batteries

Liquid energy find could power future fuels, batteries

Creating an electrical charge using water could be the secret to delivering safer fuels and boosting batteries following an Australian lab discovery.

Green fuel cash injection prepares market for take-off

Green fuel cash injection prepares market for take-off

Green fuel cash injection prepares market for take-off

Green fuel cash injection prepares market for take-off

A $250 million investment in sustainable fuels could tell the rest of the world that Australia is ready to turn its farm waste into flights.

Nuclear powers down as global reactor numbers shrink

Nuclear powers down as global reactor numbers shrink

Nuclear powers down as global reactor numbers shrink

Nuclear powers down as global reactor numbers shrink

Fewer nuclear reactors are operating worldwide than early this decade and global renewable power generation is dwarfing the energy source.

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Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Establishing nuclear power generation in Australia would face major challenges and fall prone to delays, says a report critics brand as politically motivated.

Former PM 'sceptical' about nuclear, keen on hydropower

Former PM 'sceptical' about nuclear, keen on hydropower

Australia needs more hydropower projects to store and supply cheap, renewable energy, a former leader says, while hosing down hopes for a nuclear future.

Airport demonstration to show hydrogen option will fly

Airport demonstration to show hydrogen option will fly

An Australian start-up has installed a renewable hydrogen generator and storage system at an airport in a bid to overcome barriers to adopting the clean energy.

Nuclear plan may miss nation's energy goal by a decade

Nuclear plan may miss nation's energy goal by a decade

Switching from renewable energy to a nuclear power plan could push Australia's 2030 climate target out until 2042 and produce significantly more emissions.

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Funding boost charges up Australian battery innovation

Funding boost charges up Australian battery innovation

Funding boost charges up Australian battery innovation

Funding boost charges up Australian battery innovation

Australia could compete with China for lithium battery production after a local company announced plans to establish a $60 million factory.

Lithium-ion battery behind latest killer house fire

Lithium-ion battery behind latest killer house fire

Lithium-ion battery behind latest killer house fire

Lithium-ion battery behind latest killer house fire

Investigators say an overcharged e-bike battery was likely the cause of a house fire that killed a man in the western suburbs of a capital city.

Tesla chooses Aussie coal town for battery repair site

Tesla chooses Aussie coal town for battery repair site

Tesla chooses Aussie coal town for battery repair site

Tesla chooses Aussie coal town for battery repair site

US electric vehicle and battery manufacturer Tesla has chosen an Australian coal town as the site for a new battery service, repair and renewal facility.

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Sourcing and processing materials needed to transition to renewable energy is the focus of an international research project, with Australians at its heart.

Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households

Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households

Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households

Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households

Hanging heavy curtains and swapping gas for electric hot water could save Australians a motza and solar systems could cut household energy bills even further.

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

The nation's new chief scientist is on a collision course with a possible coalition government over its contentious pre-election pledge for nuclear energy.

Ageing 'coal clunkers' posing power outage risk

Ageing 'coal clunkers' posing power outage risk

Ageing 'coal clunkers' posing power outage risk

Ageing 'coal clunkers' posing power outage risk

Many of the nation's coal power generators are more than four decades old and posing reliability risks, analysis suggests.

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Researchers to give futuristic wind turbine a whirl

A curvy, curly wind turbine will be put to the test in Australia as researchers and a local start-up look for ways to add more to metropolitan areas.

Halfway there: Australia on track for renewable goal

If current momentum gained in the six months is sustained then Australia can reach its 2030 renewable energy target, think tank research suggests.

Renewable hydrogen tech could give green light to jobs

Australia could unlock $1.7 billion and thousands of jobs by 2050 if it seizes the opportunity to create hydrogen-manufacturing equipment, a study has found.

Sky's the limit: Australia urged to boost green fuel

Australia has the potential to lead the world in sustainable aviation fuel but a report warns that other countries are making progress faster.

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Labor notches win as time runs out on political year

Labor has chalked up a last-minute legislative victory, with the Greens backing its housing scheme, as several MPs bid Canberra farewell.

Regions speak out over carrying 'forced' energy burden

Australians in regional towns worry they will be forced to accept nuclear power plants even if they object to them, an inquiry has heard.

Qld regions remain in the dark about nuclear power plan

A federal inquiry has heard strong support for a nuclear industry in regional Queensland even though local councillors say they were not consulted.

Energy minister's court loss offers wind farm reprieve

An offshore wind farm developer has successfully challenged the federal energy minister's decision to deny it a licence for a major proposed project.

Roll out the solar: $6.8m facility to print solar cells

Thousands of flexible solar cells are expected to be printed by the ream in a $6.8 million facility established by Australia's leading science organisation.

Why packing waste could be the secret to a cool summer

Packing material and static electricity could take the edge off future electricity bills, according to Australian researchers.

Nuclear and renewables at odds over power bill shock

Two forums looking a nuclear power and renewable energy have been told contrasting views about their impact on power prices.

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