Industry News
Alternative models for funding water infrastructure
A new report from the Australian Water Association looks at the current issues surrounding water infrastructure funding and considers ways in which new funding models present serious business opportunities for investors. [ + ]
Wastewater filtration with graphene oxide
Australian SMEs Clean TeQ and Ionic Industries have joined forces with a leading graphene researcher to develop next-gen water and wastewater filtration technology. [ + ]
Increased Green Star ratings at zero net cost
Edge Environment and Sustainable Future Group have announced a joint service offering that guarantees to improve the Green Star rating of a building at zero net cost, according to the companies. [ + ]
The SA blackout: the findings are in
A report into the South Australian blackout on 8 February has been released by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). [ + ]
CSIRO and Ecocentric partner on electrical fingerprinting technology
Ecocentric has finalised a licensing and research agreement with CSIRO, enabling the start-up company to further develop a system that recognises the electrical 'fingerprint' of individual appliances to increase energy efficiency. [ + ]
CEO CookOff to fight hunger and homelessness
Australia's top CEOs and chefs will be joining forces next month as part of OzHarvest's CEO CookOff, to be held in Sydney on 6 March. [ + ]
Operation Clean Sweep to properly manage our plastic pellets
Operation Clean Sweep, originally developed in the US to reduce pellet loss in the plastics industry, has launched in Australia. [ + ]
Further funding support for Ecoult's UltraBattery
Energy storage company Ecoult has secured new funding support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to enhance and fully commercialise its UltraBattery technology. [ + ]
Ecoult brings energy storage to India
Energy storage business Ecoult has been selected by the Institute for Transformative Technologies (ITT) to help bring low-emissions power and energy storage to remote communities in India. [ + ]
A look into the future for renewables
The latest report from Lloyd's Register sought the opinions of leaders across the renewables sector, as well as the views of almost 600 professionals and experts around the world, in an attempt to learn which low-carbon technologies will have the most impact in the future. [ + ]
Solar glass to power a self-sustaining greenhouse
Researchers from Edith Cowan University are building a 300 m2 greenhouse using transparent glass that can generate 50 W/m2 of surface area. [ + ]
High-speed rail and other valuable infrastructure investments
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities has tabled its report 'Harnessing Value, Delivering Infrastructure'. [ + ]
LED street lighting would reduce costs, kilowatts and blackouts
With the government currently clambering to reduce power consumption in the wake of the heatwave currently sweeping across Australia, the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia has recommended a long-term, energy-saving strategy that it says would be extremely effective: replacing all Australian streetlights with LED technology. [ + ]
Three solar projects approved for regional NSW
Solar projects located in Dubbo, Parkes and Griffith are among the first of 12 approved grant applications to reach financial close as part of ARENA's large-scale solar program. [ + ]
Flotation cell for fat recovery featuring at foodpro
CST Wastewater Solutions is coming to foodpro, bringing with it a highly effective flotation cell that enables fats and solids recovery in high-temperature applications. [ + ]
