Case Studies
Food waste could be converted into batteries
Researchers found that the fibre component in food waste was the key to develop advanced carbon materials that could be used as a battery anode. [ + ]
Qld's full-size electric bus powered by 100% solar
The bus is 100% powered by 'harvested' solar energy from 250 solar panels, designed to capture more than 159,000 kWh of local sunshine at Transdev's Capalaba depot each year. [ + ]
Harvesting biomass from wastewater recycling
The highly sustainable wastewater recycling program includes a cost-effective way to harvest microalgal biomass for use in biofuels and other applications. [ + ]
SEQ soccer club gets a kick out of recycled water
Without a regular supply of recycled water from Urban Utilities, games at the Gatton Redbacks Soccer Club would have been cancelled due to drought. [ + ]
Pineapple leaves repurposed for leather alternative
The Dole Sunshine Company has partnered with Ananas Anam to turn pineapple plant leaves into a natural textile. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Meat manufacturer upgrades wastewater treatment plant
A J Bush upgrades wastewater treatment to improve operating efficiencies and reduce odours. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
