Latest news /cet/ en New technology for cleaner greener steel /cet/news/list/2025/07/23/new-technology-for-cleaner-greener-steel Dr Alfonso Chinnici, from the Ӱֱ of Adelaide’s School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is leading a project through the Heavy Industry Low Carbon Transition (HILT) CRC to increase the quality of Ӱֱn iron ore, whilst reducing emissions. July 23 2025 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2025/07/23/new-technology-for-cleaner-greener-steel Adding hydrogen to the renewable energy mix /cet/news/list/2025/07/15/adding-hydrogen-to-the-renewable-energy-mix Blending hydrogen with natural gas in existing networks is a way of reducing carbon emissions. Ӱֱ of Adelaide researchers have led a series of research projects through the Future Fuels CRC, testing domestic and industrial appliances using various percentages of hydrogen to natural gas ratios. July 15 2025 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2025/07/15/adding-hydrogen-to-the-renewable-energy-mix Sparc Hydrogen pilot plant opening ceremony /cet/news/list/2025/06/25/sparc-hydrogen-pilot-plant-opening-ceremony A first in green hydrogen reactor technology was launched today at the Ӱֱ of Adelaide’s Roseworthy campus by Sparc Hydrogen Pty Ltd, a start-up company founded to translate research developed by Professor Greg Metha. Sparc Hydrogen is a joint venture between Fortescue, Sparc Technologies and the Ӱֱ of Adelaide.  June 25 2025 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2025/06/25/sparc-hydrogen-pilot-plant-opening-ceremony Global HyPT Center members meet in Cranfield /cet/news/list/2025/06/26/global-hypt-center-members-meet-in-cranfield Interim ISER Director Prof Gus Nathan and Acting CET Director Prof Greg Metha travelled to the UK earlier this month to attend the second face-to-face meeting of the Global Hydrogen Production Technologies (HyPT) Center. June 23 2025 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2025/06/26/global-hypt-center-members-meet-in-cranfield Review of CET Research Day 2024 /cet/news/list/2024/12/18/review-of-cet-research-day-2024 Continuing its annual tradition, the CET held another inspiring Research Day last Tuesday December 10, 2024 at the Sanctuary Function Centre, Adelaide Zoo. It was an event that celebrated the research of students and staff of the Centre, as well as considering the broader challenges and priorities ahead. December 18 2024 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2024/12/18/review-of-cet-research-day-2024 The High Road to Hydrogen /cet/news/list/2024/11/26/the-high-road-to-hydrogen CET’s Acting Director, Professor Greg Metha’s breakthrough solar reactor technology for producing hydrogen using concentrated sunlight, water and a photocatalyst in a solar reactor, otherwise known as photocatalytic water splitting, is the focus of a new Chronicle of Higher Education article. Read the article and watch the video here. November 26 2024 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2024/11/26/the-high-road-to-hydrogen Accelerating industrial decarbonisation /cet/news/list/2024/10/17/accelerating-industrial-decarbonisation Prof Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Director of the UK’s Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) will discuss how IDRIC is developing engineering solutions for net zero, while integrating economic, policy and future workforce needs to ensure these solutions are implemented at the scale and pace needed to meet net zero targets, at the 2024 HiTeMP-4 Forum, Oct 21-23, National Wine Centre, Adelaide. Do not miss this important event, register today. October 17 2024 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2024/10/17/accelerating-industrial-decarbonisation The role of green finance in the net-zero transition /cet/news/list/2024/10/03/the-role-of-green-finance-in-the-net-zero-transition Nicole Yazbek-Martin, Head of Taxonomy and Natural Capital at the Ӱֱn Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI), will present “The Role of Sustainable Finance to Guide Capital to Net-Zero Transition Solutions” at the 2024 HiTeMP-4 Forum, being held from Oct 21-23, at the National Wine Centre Adelaide. Register now. October 3 2024 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2024/10/03/the-role-of-green-finance-in-the-net-zero-transition Enabling a net-zero electricity system for Ӱֱ /cet/news/list/2024/09/05/enabling-a-net-zero-electricity-system-for-australia Chris Davies, Group Manager of Future Energy Systems at the Ӱֱn Electricity Market Operator (AEMO), will present “Enabling a Net-Zero Electricity System” at the 2024 HiTeMP-4 Forum on Monday October 21, 2024. In his presentation, Chris will outline the mix of resources needed to enable a net-zero energy system by 2050. Register today. September 5 2024 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2024/09/05/enabling-a-net-zero-electricity-system-for-australia Sparc Hydrogen awarded for creating a greener future in SA /cet/news/list/2024/08/22/sparc-hydrogen-awarded-for-creating-a-greener-future-in-sa Green energy company Sparc Hydrogen has received a Climate Leaders Award in the Small to Medium Enterprise category from the South Ӱֱn Premier’s Climate Change Council. Congratulations to Sparc Hydrogen and Sparc project research leader, Professor Greg Metha, Acting Director of the Centre for Energy Technology at the Ӱֱ of Adelaide. August 22 2024 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2024/08/22/sparc-hydrogen-awarded-for-creating-a-greener-future-in-sa