Industry News
Planning approval for B2B green hydrogen facility
Planning approval has been granted for Energys’ green hydrogen production facility in Hastings, Victoria. [ + ]
NSW Govt supports business to use energy-saving heat pumps
The NSW Government's new $1 million grants program is designed to assist businesses to investigate the feasibility of energy-efficient heat pump technology. [ + ]
City of Gosnells develops tree production nursery
The production nursery is set to produce 9500 trees for the City of Gosnells area and more than 100,000 seedlings each year. [ + ]
Experts warn against health risks of plastic pollution
The World Health Organization estimates that around one-quarter of all deaths are attributable to environmental harm, including chemicals, pollution and waste. [ + ]
Kur-ring-gai receives kerbside EV charging
Ku-ring-gai Council will install 25 new kerbside electric vehicle charge points to help make the switch to electric vehicles easier. [ + ]
Quantum battery tests prove extended storage life
Researchers have found a method to extend the lifetime of quantum batteries — 1000 times longer than previous demonstrations. [ + ]
$432m for Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub
Orica was awarded $432m in Hydrogen Headstart funding from the Australian Government for the Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub in NSW. [ + ]
Alfa Laval acquires Fives Energy Cryogenics
Alfa Laval has acquired the cryogenics business unit of Fives, which focuses on cryogenic heat transfer and pump technologies. [ + ]
Wind energy study to protect wildlife from collisions
Monash University researchers have compiled a practical guide to seabird flight behaviour to better ensure seabirds are protected from collision risk with offshore wind farms. [ + ]
Battery life and EV cybersecurity projects receive funding
Swinburne researchers have been awarded close to $920,000 to advance two projects on advancing battery life and EV cybersecurity. [ + ]
Queesland to become HVAC&R innovation hotspot
The state accounts for the nation's highest cooling needs yet uses less residential energy than the Australian average, according to an ARBS white paper. [ + ]
Agricultural waste to create sustainable textiles
Using agricultural waste from wheat and oat, cellulose-based textile materials can be made that are more sustainable than water-intensive cotton. [ + ]
Sustainable shipping not a priority for retailers: report
Australian retailers are scaling back free delivery and returns as delivery costs increase, affecting investment in sustainability, Shippit says. [ + ]
Cleanaway acquires Citywide Waste
Cleanaway Waste Management Limited has completed its acquisition of Citywide Waste in Melbourne. [ + ]
Yarra Valley Water to use 100% renewable electricity
From 1 July 2025, the water organisation will use 100% renewable electricity to power its operations, putting it on track to report net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions. [ + ]