The Australian Capital Territory's largest battery energy storage system is now operational in Williamsdale, marking a milestone for the Big Canberra Battery program and boosting energy security across the region. Delivering at least 250 megawatts of power, the large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) can store enough renewable energy to supply one-third of the city for up to two hours ... 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

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced AU$15 million in funding for Hadean Energy to build and operate a pilot plant in Victoria aimed at testing a locally developed green hydrogen technology in industrial steel manufacturing. The AU$30 million project will provide a real-world trial of Hadean Energy's technology to determine whether it can effectively lower production cos... 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