Industry News
How does Australia measure up as a circular economy?
A new CSIRO report has revealed that the nation still has a way to go before achieving its best possible circularity rate. [ + ]
From community solar to agrivoltaics: new Aust energy projects
Smart PV and energy storage company Trina Solar has announced its involvement in two innovative Australian energy projects. [ + ]
Bright future for women in solar
Brighte, exclusive administrator of the $50m Energy Saver Loan Scheme, has announced the two recipients of its Women in Energy Scholarships in Tasmania. [ + ]
Team creates fuel from sunlight
A team of researchers from UNSW Sydney has come up with a novel way to produce synthetic methane — directly from sunlight. [ + ]
'Molecular trap' can remove sulfate from waterways
Scientists from The University of Queensland and Xiamen University in China have hit on a way to remove sulfate, a naturally occurring ion, from water. [ + ]
SA poo plant undergoes historic upgrade
SA Water has just completed the single largest concrete pour at its Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant — part of a $64 million upgrade. [ + ]
Exploring the impact of climate change on solar PV
With solar set to become one of the largest renewable energy sources by 2026, UNSW scientists have investigated the impact of climate change on PV modules. [ + ]
lululemon launches enzymatically recycled garments
'Plastic-eating' enzymes deployed by Australian enviro-tech startup Samsara Eco have helped athletic apparel brand lululemon to create apparel with a potentially infinite life. [ + ]
Hydrogen Summit coming to Brisbane in September
More than 3000 industry leaders and 150 exhibitors will gather to showcase the latest technology, discuss new policies and analyse upcoming projects. [ + ]
Trial uses clay to combat algal growth
The WA Govt is putting clay to innovative use in a trial to improve water quality in the Peel-Harvey (Bindjareb Djilba) estuary catchment. [ + ]
Dual-sided solar panels could improve energy in homes
ANU research suggests dual-sided solar panels have the potential to produce 20% more energy than traditional one-sided systems if used properly on residential rooftops. [ + ]
New standard paves way for cleaner, cheaper transport
With transport the largest source of Australia's emissions after energy, the government's proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard has been welcomed by the Climate Council. [ + ]
Oxygenation trial to restore Darling River biodiversity
Mass fish deaths have occurred in the Darling River due to low dissolved oxygen levels caused by weather conditions and changes in local waterways. [ + ]
A more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries
As the search for alternative battery technologies continues, a project called 4NiB in Germany has its sights set on developing a sustainable energy storage system. [ + ]
NZ environmental lawsuit could break new ground
New Zealand's Supreme Court has unanimously given the go-ahead to a case brought by Iwi leader Michael Smith against seven of the country's biggest polluters. [ + ]
