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The best locations to build new powerlines in Australia
ANU press release: The best spots in Australia to build new powerlines and unlock vast amounts of low-cost solar and wind power have been identified by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU).
New transmission towers are crucial for renewables - but contentious. Here's where they should go
Dr Cheng Cheng outlines the best spots to build new transmission corridors in Australia, based on recent research.
Energy interoperability conference draws crowd of experts
Collaboration within Australia’s energy industry was alive and well at a sold-out, first-of-its-kind technical event designed to support national…
White elephant? Hardly - Snowy 2.0 will last 150 years and work with batteries to push out gas
When Snowy 2.0 is in the news, it’s usually about money. The cost of the huge project has gone well beyond the initial A$6 billion estimate and will…
One quiet change is about to let you export much more solar
Australia has more solar panels per person than anywhere else in the world. One in three houses now has rooftop solar. Our grid operators are working…
By acting like batteries, electric vehicles and heating can save taxpayers millions
In a model of the ACT energy network, ANU researchers have found that electric vehicles and water heating could help avoid millions of dollars in…
Staff profile: Lachlan Watson
As the world pivots towards a cleaner, more sustainable future, a diverse group of innovators are working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that…
How EVs and electric water heaters are turning cities into giant batteries
As the electrification of transport and heating accelerates, many worry the increased demand could overload national power grids. In Australia,…
Apartment electrification is complex, but could apartments lead the way?
The path to net zero requires change from all of us. Emissions need to be cut at every level, from the power sources that fuel our electricity grid…
Solar synergy: Thai delegation taps into Australia’s clean energy expertise
A high-level Thai delegation recently completed a week-long knowledge exchange tour in Australia, focused on accelerating the energy transition.