Case Studies
One step closer to aluminium-ion batteries
Scientists have demonstrated a strategy for designing active materials for rechargeable aluminium-ion batteries that could be used in future for renewable energy storage. [ + ]
Melbourne Museum enlists Siemens for solar array
A fleet of helicopters recently transported 1350 solar panels from the grounds of Carlton Gardens to the roof of the Melbourne Museum. [ + ]
Bundaberg Regional Council trials smart water meters
Bundaberg Regional Council will implement NB-IoT enabled smart water meters as part of its strategy to increase water efficiency across the region. [ + ]
AI monitors marine health in Darwin Harbour
The Northern Territory has deployed a Microsoft AI solution to help monitor and manage marine health by rapidly analysing underwater video captured around Darwin Harbour. [ + ]
New guidelines to keep chemicals out of our waterways
Environmental water quality is set to improve in Australia and New Zealand, thanks to a new method to set the maximum acceptable concentration of chemicals in waterways. [ + ]
Soft plastics and toner cartridges turned into asphalt additive
TonerPlas is an asphalt additive made up of recycled plastic bags, toner cartridges and glass bottles. [ + ]
New life for recycled textiles
Although waste is an inextricably linked by-product of human existence, Broadspectrum strives to collaborate with government, business and community to manage waste in an intelligent manner. [ + ]
Occupants wanted for Passive House trial
Frasers Property Australia has announced it will test the economic and comfort benefits of a Certified Passive House home for the mass market in Australia against the outcomes of a standard family home. [ + ]
Liquid waste management at Williamtown
In sensitive environments, it is critical for a builder to ensure that there is no risk of construction chemicals from finishing trades leaching into the ground or surrounding waterways. [ + ]
New technology enables better stormwater treatment
A new design of catch basin insert treats stormwater at the source by removing gross pollutants such as leaves and plastic, as well as smaller dissolvable pollutants. [ + ]
Microgrid project to power US Air National Guard base
Energy storage company Ecoult is supplying its technology for use in a new microgrid project, where it will help power the Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod. [ + ]
Coca-Cola Amatil to roll out 10,000 solar panels
The 3.5 MW solar PV system will be installed across three sites in three different states, covering a total of around 2 ha and cutting annual energy costs by up to $1.3 million. [ + ]
Alternative fuel system for cement plant
Boral Cement has installed an alternative fuel system to power its cement plant in Berrima, NSW. [ + ]
Microgrid trial to help university transition to renewables
The Monash Smart Energy City project will trial a microgrid at its Clayton campus to demonstrate how it can be reliably powered by 100% renewable energy. [ + ]
Weather data helps factory reduce energy consumption
Henkel uses Netatmo's Smart Home Weather Stations in all 31 of its laundry and home care factories to correlate weather data with potential changes to its manufacturing processes. [ + ]