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Victoria Releases its Blueprint for a Secure and Sustainable Energy Future

The Victorian Government has released its first big plan for getting more of the state’s energy from renewable sources like wind and solar.

16 May 2025

World-First Solar Thermal Demonstrator Targets Net Zero Breakthrough for Industry and Agriculture

Industry and academia are collaborating to build a world-first, cost-effective concentrated solar thermal (CST) demonstrator that is set to transform Australia’s industrial heat sector by reducing its reliance on fossil fuels.

13 May 2025

Energy Software Startup Zendo Secures £1.75 M to Help Data Centers Decarbonize and Adapt to AI Boom

Zendo Energy, the British startup building the first ‘Energy OS’ to decarbonize computing power in data centers, today announces it has raised £1.75 million in a pre-seed funding round.

From Zendo Energy 13 May 2025

Revolutionizing Thin-Film Photovoltaics: Emerging and Established Solar Technologies

Thin film photovoltaics (PV) currently comprises a small portion of the total solar market, yet offer extensive opportunities for applying solar power in new and emerging applications.

29 Apr 2025

Golf Club Energy Woes Could be Solved by Their Car Parks, Says Expert

The answer to reducing rising energy costs for golf clubs could be found in their existing car parks through the use of solar carports, according to new research.

From RenEnergy 8 Apr 2025

Natural Power Supports Octopus Solar Acquisition in France

Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider Natural Power has completed buy-side technical due diligence on behalf of Octopus Energy Generation (Octopus) for its acquisition of the 80 MW Stronghold solar portfolio in France.

From Octopus Energy Ltd 1 Apr 2025

Adelaide Airport Completes Project to Triple Rooftop Solar

Adelaide Airport has completed installation of more than 3,800 solar panels on its domestic and international terminal roof - close to tripling the size of its solar systems.

28 Mar 2025

Ideagen to Cut Carbon Footprint by 30 Tonnes at HQ Thanks to Solar Panel Rollout

An investment in renewable energy is helping software solutions provider Ideagen shrink its carbon footprint by 30 tonnes of CO2 every year, with a potential five-figure saving on energy bills.

27 Mar 2025

UK-Led Breakthrough Offers Path to Stable, Low-Cost Solar Hydrogen Production

A collaborative team of researchers from Imperial College London and Queen Mary University of London has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable energy technology, as detailed in their latest publication in Nature Energy.

19 Mar 2025

Smart Tracking Strategies for Balanced Energy and Crop Yields

Fraunhofer ISE's study on solar panel placement in apple orchards offers insights into agrivoltaic systems, improving light distribution for crops and energy.

17 Mar 2025