One ingredient offers recipe for cheaper green hydrogen
By tweaking one substance used to create green hydrogen, researchers say they could unlock more of the fuel's potential.
By tweaking one substance used to create green hydrogen, researchers say they could unlock more of the fuel's potential.
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A multimillion-dollar pilot program will test whether Australia can produce more materials for electric vehicle batteries with less impact on the environment.
An Australian company will create a recycling plant for the batteries used in households and electric cars after a multimillion-dollar investment.
A national trial will recycle solar panels at the end of their working lives to extract valuable metals and boost Australia's circular economy.
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One of Australia's largest mining companies will pause its plans to produce greener iron and invest $35 million in emerging local technology.
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Australia could help to reduce carbon emissions around the world using green metals but one state is likely to play a bigger role than others.
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Demand for Australia's biggest fossil fuel exports is expected to drop in the coming years but producing green metals could provide a lifeline.
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Australia could squander the opportunity to export green iron to the world if it does not pursue renewable hydrogen for its production, analysts say.
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US President Donald Trump has announced 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports but is "considering" a carve-out for Australia.
Renewable energy companies are eyeing opportunities in traditional coal-mining towns as part of Australia's electricity transition.
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Critical minerals from Australia needed to fuel electric vehicles and renewable energy technology could fall in popularity depending on the US election outcome.