AGL Energy Ltd. subsidiary Mount Britton Battery Pty Ltd has submitted plans to develop a major battery energy storage system near Nebo in central Queensland. The proposed Mount Britton Battery will feature a delivery capacity of up to 500 megawatts (MW) and up to 2,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of total usable storage. Designed with an operational lifespan of 20 years or more, the project may be... more

Simple upgrades to ageing social housing could reduce residents' exposure to indoor temperatures linked to health risks as the climate changes, according to new UNSW research. For many social housing residents, staying comfortable during heatwaves and cold snaps means difficult trade-offs against rising costs of rent, food and health care. The study, published in City and Environment Interac... more

Australia possesses the existing industrial capability and critical resources to become a battery manufacturing powerhouse, according to a new report released by national science agency CSIRO. The report, titled The future of Australian battery manufacturing: Cell cans and current collector foils, highlights how local industry can expand beyond critical mineral exports to produce high-value com... more

There is no question that the speed and scale of Australia’s investment in data centres signal both growing opportunities and meaningful challenges. As the construction industry grapples with existing labour and material constraints, the increasing investment in data centre development places it in a unique position. Beyond the headlines, what do these shifts actually mean for construction... more