‘Sharkskin’ solution makes planes faster, saves millions, cuts emissions
An Australian startup has developed technology based on sharkskin that it believes can cut airlines’ fuel bills and reduce carbon emissions.
How the Albanese government can turn Australia into a renewable energy superpower
The government aims for renewable energy to make up more than 80 per cent of Australia’s electricity mix by 2030, but its pledge of $20 billion for new transmission infrastructure means we can aim higher and go faster.
Pacific Partnerships to develop large-scale solar farm in Australia
Glenrowan Solar Farm in Northern Victoria, is the first large-scale solar farm to be owned and developed by the Australian contractor as principal.
Energy Crisis 2. Diesel has joined natural gas and coal
Over decades, Europeans and Australians have been pushed into buying diesel cars. But at what cost? Toxic Emissions.
Electricity from the cold ocean depths could one day power island states
There’s nothing fundamentally new to the idea of extracting power from temperature differences.
As airlines stir back to life, can we safeguard lower carbon emissions?
During the pandemic, aviation-related carbon emissions plunged to historic lows. But the global aviation industry is recovering.
Apple suppliers doubled use of renewable energy over the past year
Apple’s suppliers are now using over 10 gigawatts of renewable energy out of nearly 16 gigawatts in total commitments in the coming years.
Bucking the trend: Is there a future for ultra-long-haul flights in a net-zero carbon world?
These long-distance flights must carry substantially more fuel and, as a result, fewer passengers, making them markedly less efficient.
Norweigan startup designs solar-powered tuk-tuk to help ease traffic congestion
The company says its solar-powered tuk-tuk is designed for the city and perfect for quick transport, taxi, or product deliveries.
Stanford Engineers develop solar panels that work even at night
One of the drawbacks of solar energy is that the current technology produces little power on cloudy days and zero at night.
Beyond electric cars: how electrifying trucks, buses, tractors will help tackle climate change
When you think of EVs, chances are you’ll picture electric cars. But there’s a quiet revolution going on in transport.
Airbus just flew an A380 using 100% sustainable fuel
“Increasing the use of SAF remains a key pathway to achieving the industry’s ambition of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050,” explains Airbus.
Can the aviation industry reduce its greenhouse gas emissions?
The increasing demand for air travel and cargo transport is plac an immense burden on the environment.
These brick-like solar panels can turn regular walls into power generators
The product, dubbed Solar Brick, boasts up to 330w per panel while creating a facade of a traditional masonry brick.
RMIT shares how it cut its carbon emissions by 74 per cent
“RMIT is moving with urgency to address climate change by reducing our carbon emissions across every aspect of our operations globally to become carbon neutral by 2025,” said Prof. Alec Cameron, Vice-Chancellor and President, RMIT.