Case Studies
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Veolia to deliver water treatment plant at WA lithium mine
Veolia technologies used at the water treatment plant will allow output at the mine to be doubled, satisfying all environmental requirements regarding discharge water. [ + ]
Hotel car charging station fuelled by solar power
The Schwartz Hotel Group has transformed the rooftop of the Mercure Sydney into a major solar energy receptor, which will help power its electric car charging station. [ + ]
How to handle wastewater with low environmental impact
Lord Howe Island is preparing for the introduction of a wastewater treatment plant that is said to cut maintenance, energy demands and OH&S issues. [ + ]
Smart stormwater drains reduce risk of flooding
Downer, Fujitsu and EYEfi have successfully trialled a 'smart drains' solution that has the potential to reduce the risk of flooding due to overflows from stormwater drains. [ + ]
Chlorine reduction in water using UV
In recent times, UV treatment systems have become a popular option for free chlorine removal. [ + ]
Fonterra manufacturing site to reduce water use by 70%
Dairy company Fonterra is investing in an advanced plant that is set to reduce the amount of groundwater extracted for its Darfield manufacturing site by around 70%. [ + ]
