As renewable energy sources continue to expand their share of the grid, the search for long-duration energy storage (LDES) solutions capable of smoothing out their intermittency has intensified. While electrochemical batteries remain the most familiar option, they come with well-known drawbacks, including degradation over time, thermal runaway risk and supply chain bottlenecks. A growing num... more

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), developer of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, has announced that David Purcell has joined the organisation as chief marketing officer. In this role, Purcell will lead marketing and communications for the organisation. The appointment marks a significant investment in USGBC's strategy to transform how buildings an... more

Australian Vanadium Ltd. and its subsidiary VSUN Energy have entered into an agreement with Alcoa of Australia to evaluate installing a utility-scale vanadium flow battery system at Alcoa’s Western Australian refinery operations. Under a non-binding 18-month memorandum of understanding (MoU), the companies will conduct a scoping-level study to assess the technical and financial viability of a... more

Australia’s construction industry is designing for a different climate than it was a decade ago. More frequent heat waves, intense storms and bushfire risk are changing what your clients expect from new buildings. Passive design helps you create structures that stay comfortable, consume less energy and perform more reliably during extreme weather. As building standards continue to evolve, these ... more