Research
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Researchers exploring potential for PV in HVAC
In a potential new pathway for PV-powered cooling, an Australian-Indian group of researchers is exploring the combined use of thermoelectric modules (TEMs) and rooftop photovoltaics (PV) ... -
HIA: Support for trade training can make a real difference
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says that increased support for training in the building and construction industry can make a real difference. It adds that funding ... -
New system retrofits diesel engines to run on 90% hydrogen
Engineers from UNSW Sydney have successfully converted a diesel engine to run as a hydrogen-diesel hybrid engine – reducing CO2 emissions by more than 85% in ... -
Exploring new ways to encourage more women in trades
The NSW Government is looking at new ways to encourage more women to consider getting into the trade and construction business. Deputy Secretary of Customer, Delivery ... -
GBCA: “We must act now to electrify buildings”
Buildings hold the key to reducing carbon emissions, but we must act fast before the decade of decarbonisation slips away from us warns the Green Building ... -
UNSW engineers develop 3D-printed energy storage designs
UNSW engineers have developed a process to print solid-state polymer electrolytes into any shape desired for use in energy storage. The research team from the School ... -
Very-high-speed motor offers improved power density for EVs
UNSW engineers have built a new high-speed motor that has the potential to increase the range of EVs. The design of the prototype IPMSM type motor ... -
ABB E-Mobility: Children in the driving seat of EV future
Children are already driving the EV revolution, despite not yet being able to get behind the wheel themselves according to a new survey from ABB E-Mobility. ... -
New research exposes electrical apprenticeship mentoring and support crisis
The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) says that Australia is facing a major training crisis following a survey of electrical apprentices that revealed the cost of living ... -
Monash exploring energy storage market design
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $495,000 in funding to the Grid Innovation Hub at the Monash ...
