energy

Energy blueprint

UNSW has joined a coalition of prominent Australians to ensure the country's transition to a clean energy future.

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All UNSW's top news stories, from quantum computing dollars to a warm welcome for new Deans and dignitaries.

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UNSW scientists have developed an efficient oxygen-producing electrode for splitting water that can be scaled up to produce hydrogen – a clean energy fuel.

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Solar engineers from UNSW's Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics have set a new world-record in solar energy efficiency, achieving an electricity conversion rate of over 40%. 

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UNSW academics are available to comment on what's shaping to be one of the most significant G20 meetings in many years.

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New analysis by UNSW suggests that renewable investment is likely to be cheaper and lower risk for Australia.

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UNSW PhD student Christoph Ummenhofer will travel to Germany in July to find ways to improve the efficiency of residential co-generation power plants.

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Australia may be embarking on a “new carbon future”, but coal remains our largest energy export and cheapest and most accessible source of power. Can renewables deliver on their promise?

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Roofing materials that double as solar panels and can also moderate the temperature of buildings are among the next-generation building products being developed at UNSW.

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Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard officiated at the start of work on UNSW's landmark new research centre, the Tyree Energy Technologies Building.

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