Industry News
Cloud-tracking system enters the market
An advanced cloud-tracking system, developed by Fulcrum3D, has been sold to utility-scale solar customers for the first time. [ + ]
Energy efficiency goals for the building sector
Australia's building sector could save billions of dollars and reach zero carbon emissions by 2050, with energy efficiency delivering over half the emissions reductions. [ + ]
Schools encouraged to recycle used stationery
In an effort to stop used pens, markers and stationery from ending up in landfill, TerraCycle and Officeworks have launched the Zero Waste Box. [ + ]
Britain went without coal for four hours this week
Britain has marked a major milestone in the global transition away from fossil fuels, with no coal stations running from midnight to 4 am on 10 May. [ + ]
Veolia appoints new CEO for Asia–Pacific
Veolia Water Technologies has announced the appointment of Frédéric Théry as its Asia–Pacific chief executive officer. Théry took on the role in January 2016 after Veolia reorganised its operational entities according to four geographical regions, in order to facilitate greater cooperation between the company's various business units. [ + ]
Increasing electric vehicle uptake in NZ
New Zealand Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced an ambitious and wide-ranging package of measures to increase the uptake of electric vehicles. [ + ]
Greens announce battery storage policy
The Greens have announced a new policy to support households and businesses investing in battery storage for renewable energy. [ + ]
Conference program released for All-Energy Australia 2016
All-Energy Australia will this year look at the three areas of future grid, energy storage and energy efficiency, providing a focused approach which will provide delegates with the latest technology and expert advice in the sector. [ + ]
Emerson to automate waste-to-energy plant
Emerson will provide control systems and project services for a new waste-to-energy power plant near Knaresborough Allerton, North Yorkshire, UK. [ + ]
Orders now open for the Enphase AC Battery in ANZ
Authorised distributors for Enphase Energy are now accepting orders for the Enphase AC Battery — a scalable, modular energy storage system — from installers in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
The search is on for Queensland's inspiring environmental achievers
Queenslanders can now nominate their eco projects and programs for the 2016 Premier's Sustainability Awards. [ + ]
Registrations open for Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo 2016
Registrations are now open for the 2016 Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE) — one of the key industry gatherings on the Australasian waste and recycling calendar. [ + ]
ABB and Cavotec team up on shore-to-ship power solutions
ABB and Cavotec have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly offer complete shore-to-ship power solutions globally. Shore-to-ship solutions allow vessels to plug into onshore power supply and shut down their engines, eliminating noxious emissions, noise and vibrations while berthed in ports that are often located in city surrounds. [ + ]
Disruption driving the new energy grid
With the theme 'Disruption Driving the New Energy Grid', the opening panel of the Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition will see speakers address the fact that the way we store and deliver power is undergoing change and disruption. [ + ]
Global training program to rescue wildlife from oil spills
Two universities have launched Oiled Wildlife Response Training — a comprehensive training program based around preparing for, and responding to, wildlife affected by oil spills. [ + ]
