Waste Management NZ has opened New Zealand's first workshop dedicated to converting diesel trucks into electric vehicles. [ + ]

ARENA is seeking proposals for projects that will deliver '5-minute ahead' forecasts for large-scale wind and solar farms across Australia. [ + ]

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 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. [ + ]

The Boomerang Alliance is calling on the government to address plastic pollution as a matter of priority, in accordance with our international obligations. [ + ]

Together, the two lithium-ion batteries will deliver 55 MW of power and provide approximately 80 MWh of energy storage capacity. [ + ]

A pre-feasibility study has proven it is technically feasible and economically viable to store renewable energy using Bendigo's empty mineshafts. [ + ]

The strategy follows an investigation into the transfer of interstate waste into Queensland, and the release of a final report based on this investigation. [ + ]

ARBS, Australia's international air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition, has announced its industry awards finalists for 2018. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Australia has secured international support for the establishment of an ISO project committee on water efficiency, helping global consumers choose more water-efficient products. [ + ]

Monash University has announced the appointment of Chloe Munro AO to the position of Professorial Fellow at the university. [ + ]

Oslo Airport City aims to be the world's first energy-positive airport city, powered entirely by renewable energy and with the capacity to sell surplus energy to surrounding buildings, communities and cities. [ + ]

Melbourne researchers have discovered how to retrofit homes to be more energy efficient, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions and cutting electricity bills. [ + ]

DC Power Co, which aims to be the world's first crowdfunded energy retailer for solar households, has opened pre-registration for those interested in investing. [ + ]