The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is backing Equans Solar & Storage with AU$25 million in funding to trial a range of innovative technologies aimed at driving down the cost of constructing and operating large-scale solar projects across Australia. The three-year initiative, known as the Lightspeed project, will test up to 10 emerging technologies across five operational areas: ... more

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is backing a major household electrification trial targeting up to 1,000 homes across Canberra’s southern suburbs with AU$8.2 million in funding. Led by clean energy service provider Electric Future, the project aims to simplify the transition from gas to electricity by establishing a digital platform that serves as a single point of contact for ... more

Mining giant BHP and Chinese steelmaking leader China Baowu Steel have renewed their steel decarbonisation partnership, signing a new five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate clean technology development across the steel supply chain. Building on five years of joint initiatives launched in 2020, the extended agreement targets both immediate lower-emissions pathways and emerging... more

From sweltering heat waves in the Top End to biting winter chills in Tasmania, the Australian climate imposes unique pressures on modern building sites. A structure’s internal climate depends on how effectively its energy envelope manages heat transfer. Mastering insulation science can future-proof your projects. When you maximise using advanced, sustainable materials, you can ensure long-ter... more