Industry News
$32 million investment to create jet fuel from forest waste
The federal government hopes the ARENA investment will make Australia's fuel supply more resilient and less vulnerable to overseas shocks. [ + ]
WA wind farm to generate power for 100,000 homes
The 179 MW Narrogin Wind Farm is expected to generate enough clean energy to meet about 3% of the annual energy demand in the South West Interconnected System. [ + ]
Ampd launches next-gen battery storage for heavy industries
Following the success of its Enertainer ESS, the company's NextGen product range is targeted at industrial sites including construction and mining. [ + ]
Green hydrogen production receives boost using low-cost materials
The research team reported hydrogen production more than 80 times higher than the commercial untreated version under the same test conditions. [ + ]
Concerns rise over AI data centre adoption in Australia
Organisations have concerns whether the nation is prematurely adopting 'hungry' data centres without a strict plan to reduce their impact on the environment. [ + ]
'Passive house' study reveals key energy savings
The study has been used to underpin design decisions at Frasers Property Australia's Bradmill community at Yarraville. [ + ]
$142m project to invest in Tasmanian forestry plantations
The natural capital platform is set to create local jobs in Tasmania and inject capital into the regional economy while protecting a Ramsar wetland. [ + ]
Study finds safer method for rechargeable battery recycling
The researchers investigated how fossil-based chemicals used in metal recovery can be replaced with alternatives produced from renewable biomass. [ + ]
Analysis shows AI's water use demands immediate action
With AI demand accelerating, projected water demand linked to AI could reach 6.6 billion cubic metres by 2027. [ + ]
Partnership boosts bio-based graphite material deployment
The partnership will advance the commercial scale-up and deployment of sustainable bio-based graphite materials for next-generation battery supply chains. [ + ]
Demand increases for skilled sustainability professionals
TAFE NSW's new course is meeting the ever-growing need for sustainability professionals due to corporate climate accountability and reporting requirements. [ + ]
Pilot program reduces food waste in SEQ
The trial is expected to divert the equivalent of around 100 garbage trucks of food waste in South East Qld, transforming it into soil, mulch and renewable energy. [ + ]
Yarra Valley Water to report net zero operational emissions
The organisation will continue to reduce emissions further, including its broader Scope 3 emissions over time. [ + ]
Recycling workers' lives at risk from hazardous waste
The costs for a recycling business to correctly dispose of these materials is estimated to be between $5.2 million to $8 million nationally each year. [ + ]
Biochar used for solar water purification
A study using biochar-doped hydrogel helps to turn sunlight into vapour more efficiently while improving water transport and reducing heat loss. [ + ]
