Businesses and investors now have access to a data-rich platform that maps out Australia's biomass hotspots. [ + ]

The Emissions Reduction Fund has now purchased 192 million tonnes of abatement through 429 contracts. [ + ]

Professor Martin Green has become the first Australian to win a Global Energy Prize for his research, development and educational activities in the field of photovoltaics. [ + ]

ISO has published the first two parts of a new International Standard for the environmental evaluation of machine tools. [ + ]

Students at the Queensland University of Technology have designed a light, modern solar solution that enables mobile devices to be charged under the sun on campus. [ + ]

The microgrid solution will connect an ABB Ability PowerStore 30 MW battery energy storage solution to South Australia's Electranet transmission system. [ + ]

The University of Queensland is set to become the first major university in the world to offset 100% of its electricity usage through its own renewable energy asset. [ + ]

The Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies will use topological materials and atomically thin 2D materials to create ultralow-energy electronics. [ + ]

ARENA has announced $2 million in funding to help an Australian oilseed crushing, refining and packaging company make the switch to bioenergy. [ + ]

Professor Ken Maher and Jane Montgomery-Hribar, two of Australia's most pre-eminent built environment sustainability champions, have been awarded an Order of Australia. [ + ]

Energy retailer Flow Power has announced the second renewable power purchase agreement to be launched to its wholesale client market, this time adding solar to its offering. [ + ]

Energy networks' role in securing a more reliable, affordable and stable energy system has never been more critical, says Energy Networks Australia CEO Andrew Dillon. [ + ]

A new method for replacing steel mesh used in concrete reinforcement with recycled plastic has seen engineering firm Fibercon recycle over 50 tons of plastic waste. [ + ]

The accreditation enables The Tamworth Environmental Laboratory to automate its water testing for E. coli and total coliforms. [ + ]

The agreement establishes Hach as a primary supplier of water analysis solutions for Veolia's water operations, continuing a partnership that has lasted more than 20 years. [ + ]