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550,000,000 kg in powder ― Most futuristic form of hydrogen in history produced in Australia
Published in ECO NEWS
The most futuristic form of hydrogen is being produced in Australia in a powder form. Australia is utilizing a groundbreaking research initiative led by Curtin University and assisted with $5 million in government funding from ARENA (Australian Renewable Energy Agency)
Economists weigh net zero, reliability and transition price tag
Published in The Energy
A panel of 40 economists look beyond the least-cost focus of the electricity grid transformation
Australian researchers say non-financial barriers limit home battery adoption
Published in pv magazine
A new study from Curtin University in Australia has shown that Australian households are hesitant to adopt home batteries due to significant non-financial barriers, despite growing affordability from government rebates.
More ownership rights clarity needed to shape biodiversity markets
Published in Carbon Pulse
Biodiversity credits must address ownership rights as a first step to be defined as high integrity, especially when it comes to marine environments, an expert told Carbon Pulse.
GCET and Curtin University sign strategic academic Memorandum of Understanding
Published in the Times of Oman
To strengthen international academic cooperation and achieve academic excellence, the Global College of Engineering and Technology (GCET) has signed an academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Curtin University in Australia
Natural capital accounting: understanding mining’s impact on nature
Published in Mining Technology
A new suite of resources for natural capital accounting (NCA) in mining have been published to help the Australian sector adopt the sustainability tool.
South West urged to learn lessons from Aberdeen and North East Scotland’s transition away from fossil fuels
Published in the Bunbury Herald
The South West is being urged to learn from the lessons of North East Scotland’s transition away from fossil fuels as one of the region’s shire presidents admits she does not believe the region is ready.
Analysts say WA’s gas exports remain key factor in future supply shortfalls
Published in ABC News
Industry analysts say recent changes to Western Australia’s gas industry will likely increase household prices and do little to prevent forecasted gas shortages.
Geopolitics in a rapidly changing climate: Exploring the energy, food and water nexus and its implications for Australia’s security
Published in WA Defence Review
In 2021, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the UN Security Council that, “climate change is a ‘crisis multiplier’ with profound implications for international peace and stability”.
Curtin’s $5m ARENA grant fuels hydrogen innovation
Published in ecogeneration
Curtin University has been awarded $5 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for its Kotai Hydrogen Project, developed in partnership with Velox Energy Materials.
Curtin call for Gorgon green hub
Published in Business News
Curtin University will receive $6.4 million over four years from the Gorgon gas project’s joint venture partners to operate Western Australia’s new GreenTech Hub initiative.
Clean cooking in heterogeneous contexts in Nepal
Published by the London School of Economics South Asia Centre
Clean cooking lies at the heart of clean air for the people. In this post, Bishal Bharadwaj considers the challenges to the adoption of clean cooking in Nepal, the prevalence of traditional practices, the challenges of uneven development and insufficient infrastructure, and how some of it may be mitigated through customised policy and investment to achieve developmental goals.
Research nexus to promote green energy research and training
Published by University World News
A new Kenya-Australia hub launched at one of Kenya’s oldest private universities will engage in research and training in green hydrogen energy in what could be one of the few collaborations of its kind between an African and an Australian institution.
Curtin University named GreenTech hub operator
Published in Australian Mining
Curtin University has been crowned the operator of the Western Australian Government’s new GreenTech hub.
Rapid adoption of wind farms in WA’s Goldfields a sign of resource sector’s embrace of renewables
Published in ABC News
WA’s Goldfields is on the frontline of the mining industry’s embrace of renewable energy to lower emissions.
Peta Ashworth: The green switch needs leaders
Published in The West Australian
How do we keep nature and biodiversity needs at the forefront of the energy transition, while still being open to deploying new renewable energy projects?
Weighing the trade-offs of overhead and underground transmission
Published in EE Power
How do overhead and underground transmission technologies stack up regarding efficiency, reliability, and route constraints? Let’s unpack the key distinctions.
Curtin Uni is synchronising the many strands of green energy research
Published in The Australian
Renewables now contribute up to 40 per cent of our nation’s energy mix, but experts say the goal of 82 per cent by 2030 remains ambitious. To turn ambition into reality, it’s crucial to invest in the transformative power of university education and collaborative research.
If we miss the context policies may be toothless
Published by EfD Initiative
Around the world, governments are fighting poverty, environmental degradation, and many other deprivations. Despite lacking resources and limited capacity, they have no choice but to try.
Mineral carbonation paving the way to a carbon reduction future
Published by Mining Magazine
At a time marked by growing concerns about climate change and its potentially devastating consequences, decarbonisation has emerged as a key global objective
‘Pathways to Net Zero Precincts’ set to fast-track low carbon living
Published by The National Tribune
A Curtin University-led national research project to advance decarbonisation in Australia, Pathways to Net Zero Precincts has launched at the All Energy Conference in Melbourne today.
Why investment in clean cooking is falling short
Published by the World Economic Forum
The global community has committed to ensuring everyone has access to clean cooking options by 2030, but the financial investment needed to make that happen has fallen short.
Does a heater use more power if you turn it on and off throughout the day?
Published by ABC News
Whether you have conditioning, gas or a portable heater, using your heater efficiently will help keep your power bills down.
Petrol prices set to fall (SBS News In Depth)
Renewables and firming with Prof. Peta Ashworth
Wind development in South West WA (ABC Country Hour)
Improving home energy efficiency (6PR 882 News Talk)
Nuclear in Australia (Mornings with Nadia Mitsopolous)
Transmission lines in Australia (Mornings with Damian Smith)
Human rights in business podcast: Sharan Burrow
The Future of… Energy Transition
The Future of… Sustainable Resources
The Future Of… Green Hydrogen
The Future Of… Sustainable Engineering
The Future Of… Clean Energy
ABC Landline
Going Green (머니투데이방송)
Pathways to Net Zero Precincts: Episode 1
Biological hydrogen production
Electrolysis unlocking sustainable green hydrogen
Excellence in Planet: Jessie Parrish
Curtin’s critical minerals capability
Net Zero Precincts: What are they and how do we make them happen?
Hydrogen export as a powder
Decarbonise WA and you can decarbonise the world!
Energy humanities: Pathways towards just transitions
Curtin’s Institute for Energy Transition
Curtin’s role in energy transition
SpiroPak: Curtinnovation Awards Winner
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