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Trends in renewable energy literature revealed
“Of the 369 studies, only 27 focused on the environmental impacts of renewable energy in these regions. Yet, these countries face unique challenges in the clean energy transition, balancing industrialisation with sustainability in ways industrialised nations never had to. With over 85% of the world’s population living in developing economies, the global transition to a sustainable future simply cannot happen without them.”
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Australia's energy storage forecasts are broken
In an increasingly renewable energy system, correctly costing competing firming technology — pumped hydro, batteries, and gas — is essential to…
Marine cloud brightening on the Great Barrier Reef easily powered by solar photovoltaics
A promising anti-bleaching technology for the Great Barrier Reef is powered by diesel generators. ANU experts have found that solar photovoltaic (PV…
Baseload power is functionally extinct
Much has been made of the notion that “renewables can’t supply baseload power”. This line suggests we need to replace Australia’s ageing coal fleet…
ANU establishes new Centre for Energy Systems
A new Centre that brings together pioneering experts in clean energy research has been established at the Australian National University. With a…