Industry News
Cbus closes renewable energy deal
Cbus Super has announced an investment in renewable energy that is expected to deliver long-term returns to members and sustainable power to Western Australia. [ + ]
Are our cities ready to go renewable?
The City of Adelaide will host the third Renewable Cities Australia forum and electric vehicle workshop — an event that will share innovations and successes achieved in urban areas across Australia. [ + ]
National Sword policy sees Australian recyclables fall in value
Australian export of scrap paper and plastics has dropped significantly in value due to global oversupply, brought about as a result of China's National Sword policy. [ + ]
WMAA and ACOR call for recycling action plan
The Waste Management Association of Australia and Australian Council of Recycling are calling for development and implementation of an Australian Circular Economy & Recycling Action Plan. [ + ]
E-waste microfactory opens at UNSW
UNSW's newly launched microfactory can transform the components from e-waste, such as discarded smartphones and laptops, into valuable materials for re-use. [ + ]
Waste Management workshop converting diesel trucks into EVs
Waste Management NZ has opened New Zealand's first workshop dedicated to converting diesel trucks into electric vehicles. [ + ]
Visit Tesla's 'Big Battery' and other energy projects
The 2018 Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition is giving attendees the chance to see some of South Australia's major energy projects up close. [ + ]
Want to improve short-term forecasting for wind and solar?
ARENA is seeking proposals for projects that will deliver '5-minute ahead' forecasts for large-scale wind and solar farms across Australia. [ + ]
Second virtual power plant coming to Adelaide
ARENA has announced its support for an Adelaide-based virtual power plant — a network of battery systems installed behind the meter that can be collectively controlled. [ + ]
ABB to upgrade two critical Australian HVDC links
ABB has won a $30m order to replace the control and protection systems for two vital high-voltage transmission links that were initially installed nearly two decades ago. [ + ]
Large-scale batteries to be connected to the Victorian grid
Together, the two lithium-ion batteries will deliver 55 MW of power and provide approximately 80 MWh of energy storage capacity. [ + ]
Call to reduce plastic pollution in our waterways
The Boomerang Alliance is calling on the government to address plastic pollution as a matter of priority, in accordance with our international obligations. [ + ]
Bendigo mineshafts could store renewable energy, says study
A pre-feasibility study has proven it is technically feasible and economically viable to store renewable energy using Bendigo's empty mineshafts. [ + ]
Queensland's new waste strategy brings back landfill levy
The strategy follows an investigation into the transfer of interstate waste into Queensland, and the release of a final report based on this investigation. [ + ]
GHD and Stantec partner to raise Sydney's Warragamba Dam
The Warragamba Dam Raising Concept Design will look at increasing the height of the existing dam, allowing it to be used for flood mitigation purposes. [ + ]
