#Energy

‘Baseload’ power and what it means for the future of renewables

In the new world order of mixed-source energy, trusty baseload power is often misunderstood. It's not just a question of what baseload can do for renewables, but what renewables can do for baseload power.

Under the hood: the lowdown on EVs and low-emission vehicles

You’ll have heard the usual arguments against electric cars – limited range, too few recharging stations around to make them worthwhile, and the problem of battery disposal. On the other hand, say proponents, electric vehicles offer the prospect of ‘zero emissions’ driving.

Refining the accounts on canola emissions savings

Accounting for emissions savings in producing biofuels compared to fossil fuels is about to get harder. Australia's got an interest in proving the worth of canola.

How to make batteries that last (almost) forever

Batteries that can self-sustain are needed for long-term animal tracking as well as shipping and logistics.

Solar smarts offer households control without complexity

Solar-powered homes with battery storage can save money with a new system that decides when to store or draw energy from the solar panels, the battery and the grid.

Wave atlas helps map the way ahead for ocean energy

A new Australian wave atlas adds to the work being done in marine energy renewables to see how far the industry can ride the wave.

Gas well equipment in a farm setting with cattle in the background

Gathering independent evidence on the risks and opportunities from onshore gas extraction

Research findings suggest CSG companies need to bridge the gap and proactively understand and engage with communities.

Group of people with hard hats on standing near a CSG well

Gas industry research expands into New South Wales

A project that aims to provide independent scientific information on different gas development scenarios goes national.

160 people who attended the The Cutting Edge Symposium on Synthetic Biology are pictured on the steps of the Australian War Memorial. The event was held in Canberra on 4–5 April 2016.

Symposium highlights Australia as a vibrant hub for synthetic biology

Biofactories, biosensors and beyond: new technologies are being inspired by nature. Synthetic biology is one of the most rapidly growing areas of modern science and there has been a groundswell of interest in Australia.