Case Studies
Microgrid stabilisation system to boost renewable energy use in Kenya
ABB has won an order from Socabelec East Africa to design, supply and install a PowerStore flywheel-based microgrid stabilisation solution for the Marsabit wind farm in northern Kenya. The technology is being developed by ABB's Microgrid and Renewable Energy Integration team, based in Darwin. [ + ]
City of Melbourne recycling food waste
The City of Melbourne is diverting tonnes of inner-city food waste from landfill using the GaiaRecycle concept from Eco Guardians. [ + ]
Margaret Court Arena aces LEED Gold certification
Margaret Court Arena has become the first sport and entertainment arena in Australia to receive a LEED Gold certification, following its recent redevelopment. [ + ]
Increasing solar demand for aged care facilities
On-site power generation through solar is helping aged care facilities reduce a dominant operating expense within their budget. [ + ]
enrich360 initiative diverts food waste to nourish depleted soils
A fruit and vegetable wholesaler and a food waste dehydration system supplier have combined their widely differing core skills to establish a sustainability initiative called enrich360. [ + ]
Banana industry trials re-usable crate that reduces waste
Recent trials by CHEP Australia in the use of re-usable plastic crates as an alternative to cardboard cartons for the banana industry have returned positive results for growers and other members of the supply chain. [ + ]
Diamond-like coatings help save fuel
Researchers have developed a new method for reducing the friction generated by engine components to almost zero — a breakthrough that could save billions of litres of fuel worldwide every year. [ + ]
A recycling program for yoghurt pouches
Fonterra Brands New Zealand has partnered with TerraCycle in the launch of a recycling program for yoghurt pouches — a packaging product that would previously have gone to landfill. [ + ]
Sydney buildings to save 30% of energy by 2030
The City of Sydney's Energy Efficiency Master Plan shows that by 2030, Sydney's building sector could save 31% of its energy use — even with an expected 29% increase in floor space. [ + ]
Bringing off-grid electrification to Myanmar
Schneider Electric is teaming up with agribusiness firm Golden Key Company to bring electricity to rural areas of Myanmar, where 70% of the population has no reliable electricity supply. [ + ]
Minimising water treatment plant degradation and chemical spills
In order to prevent corrosion of assets in wastewater treatment plants, Rhino Linings Australasia provides protective coatings which are strong, flexible and resistant to chemical attack. [ + ]
Green Domes to manage sewer odours
Yarra Valley Water is trialling new technology, called a Green Dome, to help reduce the impact on customers in areas where sewer odours have previously been a problem. [ + ]
Controlling Legionella with UV water disinfection
UV-Guard's water treatment systems provide protection against Legionnaires' disease — a debilitating and potentially fatal condition caused by the Legionella bacteria, which thrives in warm, moist environments. [ + ]
$50 million wind farm to power Canberra homes
Windlab has begun construction on a $50 million wind farm at Coonooer Bridge, 80 km north-west of Bendigo. All power generated on site will supply Canberra as part of the ACT's Climate Change Action Plan. [ + ]
Crystal sponges to clean up waste
A research collaboration led by CSIRO has developed sponge-like crystals that clean up contaminants in industrial waste and soil. [ + ]