Industry News
ABB invests in OKTO GRID to digitalise the energy grid
ABB and OKTO GRID will develop an innovative solution to extend the useful life of aging electrical assets. [ + ]
Which country produces the most e-waste?
A study by Uswitch analysed data from the Global E-waste monitor 2020 and revealed the countries that produce the most e-waste, with Australia ranking fifth. [ + ]
Hatch integrates economic team for projects across Australia
Hatch has further strengthened its Australian capabilities and services by welcoming industry leaders and economists to its Urban Solutions team. [ + ]
NSW Government offering grant for waste solutions
Local Government Waste Solutions has encouraged NSW councils and regional waste groups to develop waste reduction projects that support the transition to a circular economy. [ + ]
Major upgrade to water resource recovery facility in Sydney
Sydney Water has awarded a contract to Fulton Hogan for the first two upgrades at the Rouse Hill Water Resource Recovery Facility in Sydney's North West. [ + ]
Tiny 3D structures to make fuel cells more efficient
Researchers from UNSW have demonstrated a technique for creating 3D materials that could make hydrogen batteries and other fuel cells more sustainable. [ + ]
From sugar to aviation fuel: fast-tracking the conversion
Researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) have found a way to convert sugarcane into a building block for aviation fuel and other products. [ + ]
Veolia's nationwide green energy project launched
Veolia has launched a nationwide decarbonisation project across its Australian operation to reach ecological transformation and support its net zero ambition. [ + ]
ARENA to fund eight grid-scale batteries
ARENA has announced $176 million in conditional funding to eight grid-scale battery projects across Australia, on behalf of the Australian Government. [ + ]
SA trialling advanced soft plastics recycling scheme
Led by AFGC in partnership with CAWRA and three local councils, the kerbside recycling trial aims to close the loop on soft plastic packaging. [ + ]
Closing the loop on nappies: an Aussie trial
Kimberly-Clark announces details of its nappy recycling pilot that could provide Australia with a solution for the 1.5 billion nappies that end up in landfill each year. [ + ]
Using smoke to draw out sneaky stormwater
SA Water is set to begin discharging small amounts of smoke into Naracoorte's sewerage network to test for any incorrect or illegal stormwater connections. [ + ]
Qld solar farm one step closer to target
In partnership with Salesforce, X-ELIO has launched its Blue Grass Solar Farm, located 14 km from Chinchilla in Queensland's Western Downs. [ + ]
Strategic agreement to develop sustainable water management
Fujitsu Australia and Iota have announced a strategic agreement for ongoing product development and implementation of the Lentic IoT solution for the water utility sector. [ + ]
AusNet to connect large wind farm to the grid in Victoria
The Golden Plains Wind Farm in Southwest Victoria will be connected to the grid by AusNet — it will power more than 750,000 homes when the project is completed. [ + ]
