Energy
19 Sep, 2024
The Climate Council has launched an ambitious plan to capitalise on Australia's rooftop solar strengths, aiming to double the nation's solar power capacity and install two million household batteries by 2030.
The initiative, dubbed "Seize the Sun," is designed to slash energy bills, accelerate climate pollution reduction, and bolster the clean energy workforce.
A recent YouGov poll commissio... more
Construction
18 Sep, 2024
The Climate Change Authority has released a comprehensive review outlining potential pathways for Australia to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with significant implications for the construction and infrastructure industries.
The Sector Pathways Review examines decarbonisation strategies across six key sectors, including the built environment and transport.
It highlights the critical role... more
Resources
19 Sep, 2024
A groundbreaking AI-powered study has uncovered alarming human rights issues within the global battery supply chain, potentially impacting 75 per cent of the world's battery market.
This revelation comes at a critical time as lithium-ion batteries play a pivotal role in the transition away from fossil fuels.
The research, conducted by AI supply chain risk platform Infyos, highlights the intr... more
Projects
19 Sep, 2024
Queensland Hydro has announced the awarding of three significant work packages for the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project, following a statement by Minister for Clean Energy Mick de Brenni on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
The contracts, awarded to Queensland-based companies, mark a major milestone in the development of one of the state's largest renewable energy infrastructure projects.
The three w... more
Trending
18 Sep, 2024
The fact that US authorities have detained close to $43 million of electronics equipment from India in the current financial year, should serve as a lesson to would-be solar panel manufacturers in Australia about the need to pay very close attention to labour conditions in their supply chains.
As part of Australia’s move to renewable energy, the federal government is investing $1 billion in t... more
Events
3 December 2024-4 December 2024
Carbon capture is fast becoming a key part of Australia’s transition towards clean energy and carbon neutrality. One of the priority technologies in Australia’s Technology Investment Roadmap, CCUS technology has been identified by the International Energy Agency (IEA) as the only large-scale mitigation option available that can deliver the additional CO2 emissions reductions that would be nece... more
