Industry News
Water Challenge winners creating a climate-resilient Australia
The third annual Australia-Netherlands Water Challenge was held earlier this year — the result of a knowledge exchange partnership initiated between Australia and the Netherlands following the Queensland floods in 2011. [ + ]
Beer-based biofuel to power Kiwi cars
A New Zealand brewery has used the by-product of beer to produce a commercially available biofuel, which is now available at Gull service stations across the North Island. [ + ]
Grundfos gears for growth in Asia-Pacific
Pump manufacturer Grundfos has announced a new structure to reinforce its market position for sustainable and profitable growth in the Asia-Pacific region. [ + ]
Renewable Recyclers is closing down
Social enterprise Renewable Recyclers has revealed that its parent organisation, RichmondPRA, has decided to cease operations of the Illawarra e-waste recycling business. [ + ]
SUEZ environnement's new management team
Utility company SUEZ environnement has announced several management changes, with Mark Venhoek set to commence as the company's chief executive officer in Australia as of 1 September 2015. [ + ]
World Resources Forum calls for a more competitive Australia
The World Resources Forum Asia Pacific, held in Sydney during June, concluded that Australia needs to make some changes if it is to remain globally competitive and prosperous post-boom. [ + ]
Electricity emissions and demand are both increasing
pitt&sherry's latest Carbon Emissions Index (CEDEX) Update reveals a return to increasing demand for electricity in Australia for the first time in five years. [ + ]
All-Energy Australia 2015 program released
All-Energy Australia's 2015 program will focus on the themes of technology and innovation, featuring experts and leading exhibitors from across the global clean energy sector. [ + ]
Where does marine debris come from?
Researchers are challenging the claim that 80% of marine debris comes from land and 20% from activities at sea. [ + ]
Wine industry's environmental program under new management
New arrangements for the wine industry's national environmental assurance program have been announced, with management of the program transferring from the Winemakers' Federation of Australia to the Australian Wine Research Institute. [ + ]
$6.3 million invested in battery storage systems
A $6.3 million investment in Octillion Power Systems Australia will help the Brisbane-based company develop lithium-ion battery storage solutions. [ + ]
Water sources web portal now open
The Bureau of Meteorology has launched Climate Resilient Water Sources — an interactive website providing comprehensive mapping and information of desalinated and recycled water sources for over 350 sites across Australia. [ + ]
Construction complete for bioWAVE ocean energy unit
Construction and onshore testing of the prototype bioWAVE wave power unit has been completed. [ + ]
Three more chances to win a 2015 Banksia Sustainability Award
Entrants in the Banksia Sustainability Awards now have even more chances to win, with the 2015 award featuring three new categories. [ + ]
$450 million for Australia's third-largest wind farm
A $450 million contract will ensure the supply of 75 wind turbines to the 240 MW Ararat Wind Farm in south-west Victoria, projected to be the third-largest wind farm in Australia. [ + ]
