Case Studies
Business park powers site with solar, battery, microgrid solution
The remote location of Peel Business Park meant an existing power connection to the traditional grid did not exist, so a renewable energy solution was devised. [ + ]
New process makes sea water drinkable in minutes
A Korean research team has developed a membrane distillation process to turn sea water into drinking water, using a stable-performance electrospun nanofibre membrane. [ + ]
Solar winnings used to innovate manufacturing
Some food manufacturers are using the savings from solar investments to innovate and increase production. [ + ]
Ice cream-inspired beer launched to support renewable energy
Inspired by Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough flavour, this sweet and creamy lactose-infused golden brown nitro beer is a hard pour style. [ + ]
Qld Catholic education goes renewable
More than 100 Catholic schools will be powered by 100% renewable energy thanks to a PPA between Brisbane Catholic Education and ENGIE ANZ. [ + ]
RACV to install solar solution for NSW shopping centre
With a 2.62 MW solar installation and 10 MWh battery storage system, this is RACV's largest installation to date. [ + ]
Meat manufacturer upgrades wastewater treatment plant
A J Bush upgrades wastewater treatment to improve operating efficiencies and reduce odours. [ + ]
ACT suburb required customised solution for potable water tank
Eductors can be a game changer when it comes to mixing liquids in suspension because they can eliminate the need for mechanical devices. [ + ]
Partnership helps improve waterway health in Vic
M2M and Bio2Lab IoT partnership helps EPA Victoria improve waterway health. [ + ]
Tweed Shire Council aims for net zero from electricity by 2030
Tweed Shire Council has committed to a two-year program of renewable energy and energy-efficiency works across its facilities. [ + ]
Corn by-product used to clean water
US researchers have found a way of recycling the by-product of corn and turning it into a material that helps clean water. [ + ]
Hospital food waste fuels green electricity
Epworth HealthCare has recycled nearly 30 tonnes of food waste, medical PVC and employee uniforms, turning these items into electricity, garden hose and stuffing. [ + ]
Kingsfield estate embraces sustainable roads
Melbourne-based property group Moremac is adopting an array of sustainability initiatives for its Kingsfield estate in the city's north-west. [ + ]
Beer waste gets a second life
US researchers have found a way to extract the protein and fibre from spent grain and use it to create new types of protein sources and biofuels. [ + ]
Vertical renewables in Melbourne
Beulah's Paragon tower in Melbourne's CBD will be home to one of the largest vertical solar panel systems in Australia. [ + ]
