renewable energy

Are solar and wind the cheapest forms of energy? And other FAQs about renewables

08 Sep 2021

Everything you ever wanted to know about the way we will ultimately derive all our power from renewable sources, and how quickly it will be achieved.

UNSW Sydney leads group to power NSW infrastructure with renewables

10 Feb 2021

Researchers will work with the NSW Office of the Chief Scientist & Engineer and industry to store and convert excess renewable energy for use in a range of sectors.

NUW Energy project to find better energy solutions for all Australians

23 Nov 2020

Researchers from three universities including UNSW Sydney will combine their strengths to pursue cheaper energy.

Super-charged: how Australia's biggest renewables project will change the energy game

28 Oct 2020

Many Asian nations are shunning fossil fuels, presenting a huge opportunity for Australia's renewables sector. And one massive project has stepped up to the plate.

China's step-up on climate action may have huge implications for Australia

09 Oct 2020

It remains to be seen whether China's climate promise is genuine. But it puts pressure on many other nations – not least Australia – to follow.

Angus Taylor's tech roadmap is fundamentally flawed — renewables are doable almost everywhere

23 Sep 2020

The government's latest energy plans are a failure of logic, and will lock in fossil fuel use for decades.

South Korea's Green New Deal shows the world what a smart economic recovery looks like

11 Sep 2020

With a bit of political vision, risk-taking and a national strategy led by government, Australia too can kickstart investment in the post-COVID recovery.

Renewable energy transition makes dollars and sense

15 Jul 2020

New UNSW research has disproved the claim that the transition to renewable electricity systems will harm the global economy.

Wind turbines on cattle farm producing renewable energy in NSW

How fighting climate change could tackle Australia's job crisis

13 Jul 2020

Business leaders can mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change by generating thousands of jobs in renewable energy and building more sustainable communities.

Want an economic tonic, Mr Morrison? Use that stimulus money to turbocharge renewables

01 May 2020

The federal government is spending $94 million to buy cheap oil. Instead, Australia should use the money to manufacture our own energy.

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