Australia’s biggest renewable power deal signed by industry leader

Rio Tinto has signed Australia’s largest renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) to date to supply its Gladstone operations in Queensland, agreeing to buy a majority of electricity from Windlab’s planned 1.4GW Bungaban wind energy project.
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RMIT reveals new recyclable water batteries that stay cool under pressure

A global team of researchers and industry collaborators led by Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology  (RMIT) University has invented recyclable water batteries that won’t catch fire or explode.
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Australian Universities Accord report highlights need for R&D and skills development

The Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering (ATSE) has welcomed the Australian Universities Accord final report’s emphasis on increasing investment in research and development (R&D), enhancing diversity and inclusion, and prioritising critical skills.
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Lava Blue set to enhance battery manufacturing industry with expanded research centre

The Queensland Government’s ambition to make the state the battery industry capital of Australia is well on its way, with Lava Blue set to expand their nation leading Predictive Research into Speciality Materials (PRiSM) centre.
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New tool revealed to help Australia’s hydrogen industry maintain standards

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and Standards Australia have launched a new resource called HyStandards to help the growing hydrogen industry find the relevant Australian and international standards for their hydrogen projects.  
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Discover ways to reduce the cost of compressing air

The cost of a compressor extends beyond the initial purchase price. While the price tag indicates the buying costs, the total cost of ownership (TCO) encompasses additional expenses such as maintenance and energy costs. Understanding the difference is crucial when considering the purchase and operation of a compressor.
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How investment in materials science and engineering will shape the future

In a world where technology continually reshapes our lives, the unsung heroes of innovation are often the materials that make up the things we use every day. From the cars we drive to the phones in our hands, our experience of the world is fundamentally affected by the materials we have created.
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ANSTO collaborates with Japanese scientists on self-repairing ceramics for nuclear reactors

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology organisation (ANSTO) has been working with the Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan (NUT) for over two decades on related research for nuclear reaction protection.
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