Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The Federal Government faces hurdles in its attempt to redirect renewable energy funds.
Microplastic maps improved
Satellite studies have revealed seasonal changes and sources of microplastics in the ocean.
AN0M sting shows local power
Australia’s decryption laws have been used on a global scale, after dodgy operators were taken down by an app.
ARENA backs hybrid site
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is helping fund a $30 million ‘solar hydro’ power plant trial.
CAES builder spruiks local benefits
The company behind an advanced compressed-air energy storage facility says it will inject $457 million into a region town’s economy.
Expert laments EV 'wars'
Electric vehicles are being “caught in the culture wars”, according to one expert.
Forced labour drives train work
A company accused of using forced labour is still supplying parts for new Melbourne trains.
Gas gained from angled holes
Arrow Energy has been accused of drilling CSG wells under farmland without notifying landholders.
Laundry power plotted
Lithuanian scientists have come up with a way to turn laundry lint into electricity.
MCA backs local coal
Australia’s main mining lobby has described local thermal coal as the best in the world.
Planners raise coal concerns
The NSW planning department has recommended that a new Hume Coal mine be refused.
PM signs green deals
The Prime Minister has signed deals with Japan and Germany to develop technology for “a net zero emissions future”.
Projects pave over health issues
Experts say the health impacts of major transport projects are too often glossed over during the planning phases.
CSIRO backs green supplies
CSIRO says wind and solar are the cheapest sources of new electricity generation capacity in Australia.
Tree seen as key provider
New research shows the myriad uses that Indigenous Australians had for South East Queensland’s eucalypt trees.
Big developer faces defect claims
A developer is being sued over dozens of “defects” in near-new Parramatta buildings.
Carbon capture value boost
Australian engineers are working on new methods to capture CO2 and turn it into useful products.
Vortex studied for new uses
Researchers are finding more and more uses for the ‘unboil an egg machine’.
Big blackout from Biloela bang
Almost half a million Queensland households and businesses were left without power after a recent fire at the Callide Power Station.
CEFC backs green connections
Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced its single largest investment.
Fuel bail-out reviewed
A new report finds federal measures to bail out oil refineries will benefit shareholders.