Physicists just found a loophole in graphene that could unlock clean, limitless energy. New research into graphene has discovered a physical phenomenon on an atomic scale that could be exploited as a way to produce a virtually limitless supply of clean energy. A team of physicists led by researchers from the University of Arkansas discovered that a single ten micron by ten micron piece of graphene could produce ten microwatts of power. It's already being touted as a building block for future conductors. Perhaps we'll also be seeing it as a source of future electrical power.
http://www.sciencealert.com/graphene-levy-flights-limitless-power-future-electronic-devices
This farm in Tasmania generates hydro electricity which it sells as well as uses.. Water for the system comes from a large dam on the property, which is fed by a creek. The water passes from the dam through a pipeline, which has a fall of about 100m, down to the hydro station. After it has passed through the station the water then flows back into the creek. The whole system can be controlled remotely from almost anywhere and there is minimal maintenance.
https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/farm-family-is-turning-water-into-money/news-story/60c5625ebc57fd2048468df9406199f8
The new owner of the Whyalla steel mill is teaming up with renewable provider, Zen Energy, and banking that renewable energy can provide clean power for steel production. The Whyalla Steelworks is a fully integrated steelworks and the only manufacturer of rail in Australia.
http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/can-renewable-energy-power-a-steel-mill/8965796
It wasn't too long ago that China had a reputation as a coal-guzzling, smog-blanketed polluter. But that is changing - and fast. Today, China invests more each year in wind, hydro and solar power than any other country on earth. It recently further underlined its role as the global leader in renewable energy by switching on the world's largest floating solar power plant.
https://www.google.com.au/amp/amp.weforum.org/agenda/2017/06/china-worlds-largest-floating-solar-power
Smartflower is a fully integrated, all-in-one solar system that can be installed anywhere. If you ever have to move it, smartflower can be packed up and moved to a new site. Its smart tracking makes the most of the sun?s rays to generate energy. When the sun rises it automatically unfolds and starts producing electricity for you. When the sun sets it automatically folds itself back into a secure position and waits for sunrise. http://smartflowersolar.com/
