The Australian Energy Storage Database provides free, up-to-date information on energy storage projects. [ + ]

An international research team has developed a new silicon solar cell, said to promise cheaper manufacturing processes and better power output in just seven steps. [ + ]

Research firm Corporate Knights has released its Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Index for 2016. [ + ]

The Australian Government's Entrepreneurs' Programme has announced $7.8 million in funding to support companies in the mining, information technology, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing industry sectors. [ + ]

The World Energy Council has stated that a narrow focus on cost alone may be leading to misconceptions about the real value of energy storage. [ + ]

LED lighting company Brightgreen has become one of only 75 Australian companies to receive B Corporation certification. [ + ]

Brisbane Airport has been certified as Airport Carbon Accredited at Level 3 (Optimisation). It is the second Australian airport, and the eighth in the Asia-Pacific region, to reach this level of accreditation. [ + ]

A new IRENA report claims that a 36% share of renewable energy in the global energy mix by 2030 would increase global GDP by up to 1.1%, or $1.89 trillion. [ + ]

E-waste processor MRI will assume the administration responsibilities of DHL Supply Chain's national television and computer recycling product stewardship arrangement 'Drop Zone', effective 1 February. [ + ]

Bombora Wave Power has received $181,000 funding support from ARENA to complete a levelised cost of energy study for the Bombora wave energy converter. [ + ]

Genex Power has proposed the construction of a 330 MW pumped storage hydroelectric power plant at the disused Kidston Gold Mine in North Queensland. [ + ]

What do you get when you take a pair of socks, embed them with miniaturised microbial fuel cells and add some urine? You get fuel for a wireless transmitter! [ + ]

Aurecon has launched its FY 2015 sustainability report 'One World. Their Future'. The aim of the report is to highlight the continuing momentum of Aurecon's sustainability journey, ensured continued transparency across corporate governance structures and continued support of the environment. [ + ]

Local farmers will own and operate a new biomass cooperative-style business that will supply Australia's first straw-fuelled power company on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula. [ + ]

Australian cities can play a part in conserving the country's endangered animals and plants, with all our cities and towns currently containing species that are officially listed as threatened. [ + ]