The DC Nanogrid House project
ReNEWW and DC Nanogrid houses are living labs for energy efficient home research...'serving a unique role as living laboratories where water and electricity use is closely recorded' (Purdue University, USA) >
Solar Panel Recycling
' recycling or repurposing solar PV panels at the end of their roughly 30-year lifetime can unlock an estimated stock of 78 million tonnes of raw materials and other valuable components globally by 2050.' (International Renewable Energy Agency) >
Environmental Impact of Solar Panel Manufacturing
'Studies show that though solar energy itself is a boon to the planet, the manufacturing process of solar panels is a bane.' (Earth First, U K) >
UV-induced Degradation of PV Modules
UV-induced degradation of high-efficiency silicon PV modules with different cell architectures. (Progress in Photovoltaics journal) >
Ultra Violet and Solar Cell Degradation
'US scientists have tested a range of modern cell designs under strong ultraviolet light and have found that many of them, including p-type PERC and n-type heterojunction cells, are more susceptible to degradation than older back surface field designs.' (PV Magazine) >
Carbon Capture and Storage
The carbon capture crux: Lessons learned. 'History confirms that using carbon capture as a greenlight to extend the life of fossil fuels power plants is a significant financial and technical risk.' (Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis, Lakewood, Ohio, USA) >
Progress of the Snowy 2 Project
Auditor's report on the progress of the Snowy 2 project. 'The audit objective was to examine the effectiveness of Snowy Hydro Limited’s governance arrangements for early implementation of Snowy 2.0, the expansion to the Snowy Hydro Scheme.' (Australian National Audit Office, Canberra) >
Lithium-ion Battery Testing - March 2022
'ITP Renewables (ITP) tested the performance of residential and commercial-scale battery packs in a purpose-built, climate-controlled enclosure at the Canberra Institute of Technology.' (IT Power (Australia) Pty Ltd, Canberra) >
World Energy Transitions Outlook 1.5°C Pathway
World Energy Transitions Outlook (2022) 'the report provides in-depth analysis of two areas particularly relevant for the decarbonisation of end-use sectors: electrification and bioenergy. It also explores the socio-economic impacts of the 1.5°C pathway and suggests ways to speed progress towards universal access to clean energy.' (International Renewable Energy Agency) >
Novel Technology to Tackle the Global Energy Crisis
'a chemical process that converts sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into acetate and oxygen to produce high-value fuels and chemicals powered by renewable energy' (Northumbria University, Newcastle UK) >