Case Studies
Anaerobic digestion provides major savings for malt producer
Since 2016 Muntons has operated a closed-loop system which turns liquid malt waste into a high-quality biofertiliser at its production plant in Suffolk, England. [ + ]
Smart watering reduces heat at Adelaide Airport
In a trial conducted by SA Water and Adelaide Airport, average ambient temperature was reduced by 3°C on warm days by the smart use of water on green space. [ + ]
Packaging made from waste wool wins big
Woolcool's innovative insulated packaging solution is made from a product that is both sustainable and effective — sheep's wool. [ + ]
Dairy factory upgrades coal boiler to burn biomass
The coal boiler at Fonterra's Brightwater dairy factory is about to get an upgrade, adding capacity to burn wood biomass to generate steam. [ + ]
Air + solar power = clean drinking water
SOURCE hydropanels produce pure water by harnessing the power of the sun and the moisture in the air. [ + ]
Victorian dairy farms could soon trade on a local renewable energy market
ARENA has announced $370,000 in funding for a feasibility study into a 'virtual microgrid' for farmers in the Latrobe Valley. [ + ]
Lithium battery recycling plant opens north of Melbourne
Envirostream Australia has opened a $2 million battery recycling facility at New Gisborne, which is claimed to be the first plant in Australia to recycle lithium batteries. [ + ]
Microgrid to help run mining operations in Pilbara
ABB has supplied a 30 MW battery energy storage system to enable uninterrupted power supply from Alinta Energy's Newman Power Station. [ + ]
Pop-up solar system could replace diesel generators
Pop-up mobile solar PV could be set to replace diesel generators as a temporary power supply for military operations, disaster relief efforts and music festivals. [ + ]
Cranes powered by cooking oil
A major Australian construction project has cut carbon emissions by 100 tonnes thanks to the use of a fuel blend made up of 20% biodiesel — mainly consisting of cooking oil. [ + ]
Electric water taxi tested on Lake Geneva
The zero-emission vehicle represents a milestone in the development of new forms of transportation that do not impact the environment or place any burden on urban infrastructure. [ + ]
Goulburn abattoir turns its waste into bioenergy
ARENA provided $2.1 million in funding to ReNu Energy to design, construct, own and operate a biogas facility at Southern Meats' Goulburn abattoir facility. [ + ]
Fuel cells produced from recycled carbon fibres
German researchers have developed technology that converts recycled carbon fibres into materials for batteries and fuel cells. [ + ]
Compressed air system for cardboard packaging facility
Oji Fibre Solutions opted for an energy-efficient Kaeser compressed air system for its Green Star-rated corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturing facility. [ + ]
Green roof opens at Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability
The Coal Loader project saw the transformation of a former industrial site at Waverton into a learning hub for sustainable living. [ + ]