News: energy
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s research expertise to help build Asian energy network

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, with leadership from its Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER), has become a partner in Asia Green Grid Network (AGGN) to help advance renewable energy connectivity across Asia.
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Making headway with hydrogen

Green hydrogen is expected to be the next big thing but questions remain over whether it will provide society with an affordable source of green energy in the future.
Institute’s sustainability mission towards a net-zero future

A new institute at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, launched today, Monday 22 August, will focus on coordinating efforts towards achieving a net-zero emissions future. The Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) is the brand champion of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s sustainability research initiatives.
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New electrocatalysts herald carbon neutrality

A team of researchers at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide is undertaking fundamental research into new types of high-performance low-cost metal-based electrocatalysts that are the key to the development of sustainable energy solutions and help to achieve carbon neutrality. They are developing catalysts which can be ‘tailored’ to different uses.
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Premier recognition for mining and energy expertise

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s mining and energy expertise has been acknowledged at South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s 2021 Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining.
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Partnership focuses on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n carbon capture and storage research

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n School of Petroleum and Energy Resources (ASPER) is teaming up with Chevron ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ to create a new state-of-the-art facility for carbon storage research that will accelerate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s transition to cleaner energy sources and net zero emissions.Â
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Pathways clear for decarbonising heavy industry

The production of green steel will be a critical step to enable the world’s heavy industry to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ is well placed to be an important player in this space.
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National success for industry-linked ARC grants

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has been awarded more than $3.6 million in industry-linked grants by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Research Council (ARC) for important research that will attract a further $1.8 million in support from industry. The research will have a positive impact on diverse areas such as defence, food production and protecting the environment.
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Critical mass of talent and expertise

Ongoing and secure supply of critical minerals is essential to the transition to a high-tech and clean energy world.
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n renters suffering due to energy hardship

A new report from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has found the rental housing sector must set minimum standards for energy performance to protect the health and wellbeing of vulnerable ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns.
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