Industry News
Renewables supply reaches almost 50% on Aust's east coast
This is the highest share on record for a first quarter, driven by increased wind and solar output and an uptake in batteries, states AEMO report. [ + ]
Quantum timing study to help future-proof energy grid
The research will examine how quantum-enabled timing technologies could provide a reliable alternative to current satellite-based timing technologies. [ + ]
Water treatment plant receives 'Blue Loan'
The WA plant's $170.5m refinancing has been recognised under the Blue Finance Guidelines Version 2.0 from the IFC. [ + ]
Australians need to take care when recycling
A wrong item placed into a recycling bin could send the whole load to landfill. [ + ]
ARBS 2026: one week to go
The refrigeration, air conditioning and building services event will open its doors at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre next week. [ + ]
Five potential hubs found for CCUS
An industry consortium developing a Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage hub study for Asia, has added three partners and has identified five potential hubs. [ + ]
Packaging releases 1000 tonnes of plastic per year: study
The study found that microplastic exposure from packaging is not random but driven by three predictable factors. [ + ]
Nominations open for TechDiversity Awards
The 'Tech for Good' category at the Awards includes an Environmental Sustainability stream. [ + ]
Key insights from first mandatory sustainability reporting
Mallesons' latest report breaks down the insights from Australia's first wave of mandatory sustainability reports. [ + ]
Climate Tech Partners backs Australian battery recycling
Renewable Metals has developed a hydro-metallurgical process that can recover lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper and manganese from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. [ + ]
Cost greater to abandon net zero transition, say G7 leaders
The latest BSI report states 74% of G7 leaders believe the economic risks of not transitioning to net zero are greater than the risks of doing so. [ + ]
American microbiologist wins 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize
Professor Joan Bray Rose has been awarded for her work as a key pioneer in the development of QMRA. [ + ]
Aussie energy sector needs clearer shared vision: report
The report finds that consumer-led change is moving faster than the institutions and processes that set long-term system direction. [ + ]
Zero-emissions water transport network for Tasmania
An electric hydrofoiling network has been announced for Tasmania's Derwent River, providing alternative urban water transport. [ + ]
Victorian oil refinery fire may impact fuel supply
Petrol production is expected to be impacted and authorities are warning the full extent of the damage is still unknown. [ + ]
