Innovation Down Under Could Mean Off-Grid AC

Paolo Corrada, QUT

The latest innovation in solar air conditioning tech, under development at the Queensland University of Technology, may pave the way to widespread off-grid AC. Read more →

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Battery-Swapping Aussie EV Sets 24-Hour Record: 1,170 Miles

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An Australian consortium uses Better Place battery-switching technology on their homegrown EV, and it sets an unofficial 24-hour electric driving record. Read more →

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OPT Makes Waves With Lockheed Martin Deal

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Ocean Power Technologies teams with Lockheed Martin on one of the world's largest wave power projects, in Australia, sending its stock soaring. Read more →

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Australian Solar Getting Over Its Fear Of Clouds

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Concerns about solar intermittency and the grid have held back Australian solar, but a new study says any issues can be overcome. Read more →

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First Solar The Choice As Australia Goes Big

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First Solar lands a job to supply and help build two utility-scale power plants in Australia as the country's Solar Flagship program ramps up. Read more →

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Australian Tree-House Is Friends With Koalas

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A rainforest home designed by mmp Architects 'floats' amid the forest canopy on a galvanized steel structure that leaves the natural site almost entirely intact. Read more →

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Desalination By Any Green Means In Australia

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Australia has used and continues to pursue clean-energy solutions to power its array of desalination plants, large and small. Read more →

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A Highrise…Made of Eco Timber?

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Australia's first high-rise apartment building constructed entirely of Cross Laminated Timber is slated to begin construction, and will go for 5 Green Star. Read more →

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Clean ‘Energy Islands’ Planned For Australian Coast

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A project is under way to create a series of "energy islands" off the south coast of Australia, which could combine wind and wave power capture devices. Read more →

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Aussie Wave Power Tech Washes Ashore In Bermuda

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Bermuda is on the way to getting Carnegie Wave Energy's CETO system after a study showed the Caribbean island's viability for commercial marine power. Read more →

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