Industry News
Australia on track to hit 2020 Renewable Energy Target
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that there will be enough renewable energy projects built over the next three years to meet the Renewable Energy Target in 2020. [ + ]
'Windiness dashboard' set to benefit wind energy industry
Students from the University of Bristol will be involved in a new initiative from Lloyd's Register — to develop and improve wind speed analysis and data through the company's 'windiness dashboard'. [ + ]
Rheem upgrades manufacturing facility following deregulation
Rheem Australia has unveiled its newly upgraded manufacturing facility in Rydalmere, Sydney. The $40 million upgrade was opened by Minister for the Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg. [ + ]
B2B sharing platform launches in Western Australia
FLOOW2 has collaborated with GenS to introduce its online B2B sharing marketplace to Western Australia, in an effort to transform the WA economy into a sharing economy. [ + ]
Hydroflux Group opens Fiji offices
Wastewater treatment company the Hydroflux Group has announced its expansion into the Pacific Islands, just eight months after establishing a major presence in the UK. [ + ]
Tetra Tech acquires Norman Disney & Young
North American consulting company Tetra Tech has announced its acquisition of Norman Disney & Young (NDY), a leader in sustainable infrastructure engineering design. [ + ]
Monash Uni builds campus-wide microgrid
Monash University has chosen IT consulting company Indra as a key technology partner in a project to establish a sustainable electricity microgrid at its Clayton campus. [ + ]
Women in Renewables e-mentoring program
Mentors and mentees from the renewable energy industry are being sought to be part of The Clean Energy Council's Women in Renewables Initiative (WiR). [ + ]
Tracking smart cities' performance
The National Cities Performance Framework has been published by the Australian Government to track the progress and performance of our largest cities. [ + ]
Pick up a bargain at the City of Swan's new tip shop
A new tip shop has opened in the City of Swan, giving new life to unwanted recyclable treasures by recovering, inspecting and selling them for a bargain. [ + ]
SCG water stations are a hit with cricket fans
Sydney Water and the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust have installed 12 new permanent water stations at the SCG, enabling cricket fans to obtain free water in an effort to encourage better health and a better environment. [ + ]
Automated sorting technology
SKM Recycling has selected TOMRA Sorting Recycling to supply 40 AUTOSORT units with the latest features and new 3D laser technology for three new sorting facilities. [ + ]
Veolia acquires ACTQ Septic Services, builds liquid waste capability
Veolia Australia and New Zealand has announced its acquisition of ACTQ Septic Services, building on its liquid waste services offering in the ACT. [ + ]
$29 million awarded to 20 solar PV projects
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has awarded $29.2 million for 20 research projects to accelerate the development of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. [ + ]
Registrations now open for Total Facilities 2018
Future tech, next-generation BIoT and AI, emerging digital trends, automated efficiencies, the latest energy-saving initiatives in the built environment and state-of-the-art ergonomics will be on show at Total Facilities 2018. [ + ]
