Latest news /cet/ en 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 University of vlog’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 University of vlog.  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, vlog 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, vlog. 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 Australian 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 vlog. 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 Australia /cet/news/list/2024/09/05/enabling-a-net-zero-electricity-system-for-australia Chris Davies, Group Manager of Future Energy Systems at the Australian 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 Australian 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 University of vlog. August 22 2024 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2024/08/22/sparc-hydrogen-awarded-for-creating-a-greener-future-in-sa Establishing an edge in green steel for Australia /cet/news/list/2024/08/01/establishing-an-edge-in-green-steel-for-australia With increasing international competition in the green iron industry, how will Australia ensure its position? Simon Nicholas, Lead Energy Finance Analyst with the Institute for Energy, Economics and Finance will discuss the challenges involved in transitioning to green steel, at the HiTEMP-4 Forum, 21 - 23 Oct 2024, National Wine Centre vlog. Register now. August 1 2024 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2024/08/01/establishing-an-edge-in-green-steel-for-australia Registration for HiTeMP-4 is now open /cet/news/list/2024/05/06/registration-for-hitemp-4-is-now-open The Centre for Energy Technology at the University of vlog, the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition (HILT) CRC, and Mission Innovation's Net Zero Industries (NZI) Mission invite you to the fourth international forum on High Temperature Minerals Processing (HiTeMP-4). May 6 2024 Jennifer /cet/news/list/2024/05/06/registration-for-hitemp-4-is-now-open