You’ve likely driven past dams, admired flowing rivers or noticed hydro plants on project lists, but how did we get from simple waterwheels to massive renewable power stations? The story of hydroelectricity is one of innovation, adaptation and, ultimately, a major steppingstone in the world’s energy mix. From Waterwheels to Watts Long before electricity was a thing, humans used water for power. Waterwheels turned grain, pumped water and drove early industry. But it wasn’t unt

Sometimes the future helps us rediscover the past. During geophysical surveys for the proposed Aurora Green Offshore Wind Project , developers recently helped uncover the long-lost wreck of the City of Hobart  off the coast of Gippsland. The City of Hobart was built expressly for the Tasmanian trade route in 1853. The iron steamship sank in July 1877 while travelling from Newcastle to Melbourne carrying more than 600 tonnes of coal. Although the crew safely abandoned the vess

We’ve collected insights from interviewing some of the most experienced leaders in the Australian pumped hydro sector. Our experts span the full project lifecycle, from project development, funding and planning through to design, pre-contracts and delivery. As Australia accelerates its transition from coal to renewables, long-duration energy storage is emerging not just as a challenge, but one of the biggest opportunities in the energy system. While grid-scale batteries are s