New South Wales is set to introduce Australia’s first mandatory solar panel recycling scheme, aiming to recover critical materials and prevent thousands of tonnes of photovoltaic waste from ending up in landfill. The state government has launched a public consultation on the recycling scheme, which aims to drive investment and jobs in the solar recycling industry. Under the proposed regula... 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

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will invest up to AU$49 million in funding to support green hydrogen technology company Hysata in establishing a commercial-scale eletrolyser manufacturing line. The ARENA grant will help fund a AU$98 million project to the electrolyser manufacturing line at Port Kembla in New South Wales. Initial output is targeted at 50 megawatts (MW) per annu... 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