Remote communities, which do not have a connection to the national grid in Far North Queensland (FNQ), depend on dirty and costly diesel generators to meet their energy demands. The cost of power generation is
using Earth's forming energy to generate electricity is a sustainable and efficient way that is already common in some countries. At the same time, we can also take advantage of the mild temperature found a few meters under the ground to acclimatize buildings, whether in hot or cold climates...
Billions of dollars in climate-related funding are on the chopping block in President Trump's proposed budget. CBS News Climate Unit senior coordinating producer Tracy Wholf joins "America Decides" to explain how this could hurt businesses, renewable energy and consumers. May 16 02:16 Jay Ins...
The University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia has laid claim to a renewable energy first. Not just first in the state of Queensland, or the nation of Australia—but reportedly first in the world.Since the opening of the US$90 million (AU$ 125 million) 64MW Warwick Solar Farm, UQ is ...
The ANU believes there are "hundreds" of sites where the technology could be used, with hills and mountains stretching from Far North Queensland down to South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania.
The UN has warned that the demand for copper far outpaces the means of supply, threatening the uptake of renewable energy systems such as offshore wind. Share Vietnam teases new 1GW offshore wind farm in joint venture with Russia Read More Monday, 12 May 2025 Author: Edward Peters ...
A friend of mine working for a natural gas producer in Queensland, Australia recounted the story of the cost of building a dam a few years ago. Long story short, the internal estimates ranged from $2M to $7M, but when the tenders came in from general contractors the prices were $10M to...
In Australia, FRV-X operates a hybrid solar and BESS plant atDalbyin the eastern state of Queensland, and in February 2024 it partnered withAMP Tank Finland Oyfor a utility-scalebattery energy storage system(BESS) project in Finland. In addition, FRV-X has partnered withecoligo, a German ...
The smart grid presents an unparalleled opportunity to revolutionize the present scenario energy industry, ushering in a contemporary era of an upgraded network. In this advanced system, electric energy generation, electric energy transmission, and elect
In Australia, one pumped hydro energy storage project is already being built at a former gold mine site atKidstonin Far North Queensland. Potential mine sites (red) are typically located close to existing transmission lines (blue). Transmission: Geoscience Australia, CC BY 4.0. Credit: Basemap:...