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TRaCE-backed UNSW–Siltrax collaboration validates promising silicon technology for hydrogen fuel cells

29 July, 2026
Australian startup Siltrax has achieved a breakthrough in hydrogen fuel cell technology, with UNSW laboratory testing showing its silicon-based bipolar plates deliver twice the power…
thermal energy
Research stories
Clean energy

Supporting SME innovation from R&D to real-world impact

28 July, 2026
TRaCE is continuing to support local renewable energy innovator, FPR Energy, through a new industry-research collaboration that builds on the…
FOGO waste
Research stories
Circular economy

Unlocking the value of organic waste through behavioural science

23 July, 2026
In Australia, organic waste represents a significant and underutilised resource. By diverting this food and garden waste from landfill and…
Investigating how regional communities are navigating the renewable energy transition
Enterprise Academics

Investigating how regional communities are navigating the renewable energy transition

23 July, 2026
TRaCE Enterprise Academic, Associate Professor Hedda Askland is exploring the impact of the renewable energy transition on regional communities across…
R&D Vouchers
Circular economy

Capturing carbon from the air to grow algae

10 July, 2026
Direct air capture (DAC) is often talked about as a promising but distant and expensive climate solution. Unlike carbon capture…
Major R&D Projects
Clean energy

Bringing solar battery storage to apartment residents

29 June, 2026
UNSW, Voltval Pty Ltd and JT Solar Technology Pty Ltd have launched a research partnership, supported by a $1.2 million…
SupaCell's recycled materials insulation
R&D Vouchers
Circular economy

Exploring circular solutions to reduce household energy use

25 June, 2026
Compared to similar countries, Australian homes often lack adequate insulation, making heating and cooling some of the largest energy expenses…
Major R&D Projects

Making carbon accounting ambitious, credible and accessible

24 June, 2026
Carbon accounting is quickly becoming a mandatory expectation for businesses of all sizes globally. Yet for many, the data and…
R&D Vouchers
Circular economy

Transforming fibreglass waste into biodegradable silicone

09 June, 2026
Australia's clean energy transition is accelerating, and so is the need for innovative recycling solutions to keep pace with it.…
Hydrogen production technology
R&D Vouchers
Clean energy

Hadean Energy partners with TRaCE to strengthen hydrogen technology performance

22 May, 2026
After successfully trialling their green hydrogen production technology, CSIRO spinout Hadean Energy Limited is partnering with TRaCE researchers at the…
CForge's fertiliser production for circular soil restoration
R&D Vouchers
Circular economy

From Farm Waste to Fertiliser: Circular Soil Restoration

22 May, 2026
Modern farming practices often strip soil of the nutrients needed to support healthy plant growth and maintain long-term productivity. When…
Startups
Circular economy

Using algae to clean water and close the loop on carbon 

21 May, 2026
Wastewater treatment is one of those costs that never goes away for agri-food operators. It is energy intensive, chemically heavy,…