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Battery storage costs drop 20 percent in a year

The cost of battery energy storage fell 20 percent in the past year, as the price of solar energy generation continued to drop. The statistics are included in the

New proton battery overcomes lithium limitations

An eco-friendly battery, which would reduce the current reliance on lithium, has been created by Australian scientists. Developed at UNSW Sydney, the high-performance,

Deep gender fission over nuclear energy in Australia

There is a stark gender divide on Australians’ perception of nuclear energy. A recent survey by the Australian Conservation Foundation found the majority of Australian

Shankey inaugural Net Zero Economy Authority CEO

A former Deputy Director-General at Queensland’s Department of Energy and Public Works is the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s Net Zero Economy

Path from water to hydrogen a $3.9 billion opportunity

An industry focussed on extracting hydrogen from water could inject almost $4 billion into the Australian economy. A new CSIRO report has projected Australia’s

Update to Australian Core Skills Occupation List

Calling all goat farmers, print journalists and tour guides. Australia needs you. The trio of professions are among the more than 450 occupations listed on the Federal

240-tonne electric mining trucks charged in 30 minutes

Heavy battery electric mining vehicles will be charged in less than 30 minutes as a result of a world-leading initiative in Western Australia. Technology, energy and

$200m green hydrogen investment in Brisbane

Japan’s largest oil company will produce green hydrogen at a new purpose-built facility near the Port of Brisbane. Queensland Finance, Trade, Employment and Training

$3.3 billion trade surplus lowest since 2018

Australia’s trade surplus fell to its lowest level in more than six years, as the country’s current account balance registered a deficit of $14.1 billion in the

Energy use climbing again following pandemic lull

Australia’s net energy use has increased for the first time since before the pandemic. New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show 2022-23

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