Research and innovation

In a remarkable first, a system that combines solar energy with water harvested from air has been used to manufacture low cost green hydrogen – a zero-emissions fuel.

A futuristic demonstration of emerging renewable energy material – printed solar cells, is being trialled in a public setting for the first time as it nears commercial readiness.

Sediment from Australia’s most important river basin – the Murray Darling Basin – has revealed crucial information that could be key to ensuring effective natural resource management in the face of climate change and sea-level rise.

Over $1.7million in funding has been awarded to University of Newcastle researchers from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to advance sustainable energy, health, agriculture and mineral processing.