How energy is made
What is HELE coal power?
The world is racing to reduce its carbon emissions, and even coal has a role to play. Here’s how HELE plants are helping to reduce
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Quiz: Test your solar power knowledge
How much do you know about solar energy? Do you know your solar panels from your solar plexus? Take our quiz and find out how
How energy is made
What happens to renewables when they’re retired?
As our energy market transitions to a renewable future, it’s clear that solar and wind generation will have an increasingly large role to play –
How energy is made
Lost in transmission: Why do power lines lose power?
When electricity flows across power lines, not all of it makes it to our homes and businesses. Here’s what causes transmission losses – and why
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Batteries included: What is battery storage, and how does it support stable electricity supply?
We already use batteries to power our phones, laptops and electric cars – and as Australia’s energy generation mix continues to evolve, we’re turning to
How energy is made
What happens when a power station goes offline?
The recent failure of a generating unit at Callide Power Station caused a blackout in South East Queensland and sent wholesale electricity prices soaring. Here’s
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What does ‘net zero emissions’ mean, and how do we get there?
Governments around the world are aiming to reach net zero emissions by 2050, and Australia could be set to join them. Here’s what ‘net zero
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What is hydrogen and how can it support a low carbon future?
In late 2020, the Queensland government appointed its first dedicated Minister for Hydrogen, providing an indication of the key role the government expects hydrogen to
How energy is made
How does wind energy work?
Wind power is on the rise in Australia, but it’s not simply a matter of waiting for a strong gale to charge your devices. To
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A key, a kite and a current: The birth of electricity
There was no one lightbulb moment that led to the creation of the lightbulb. From ancient texts to the wizards of the electrical age, the
