Industry News
Vic launches solar technology strategy
The Victorian Government has released a landmark technology strategy for Solar Victoria — the agency delivering the state's $1.3 billion Solar Homes Program. [ + ]
Wastewater treatment system recovers electricity and filters water
Valuable resources can be recovered from wastewater using dual-function electrodes that also filter water in a microbial electrochemical system. [ + ]
Record number of rooftop solar panels in Australia
Australia installed its highest ever number of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in 2020, according to Clean Energy Regulator data analysed by CSIRO. [ + ]
Partnership heralds sustainable solutions for industrial operations
AVEVA and PlanetTogether have announced a strategic partnership to optimise manufacturing operations for food and beverage and consumer packaged goods. [ + ]
Recycled wastewater gives koalas a home among the gum trees
Urban Utilities used treated wastewater to help its blue gum plantation thrive — about four swimming pools' worth a day! [ + ]
Low-maintenance horizontal drum screens debut at Ozwater '21
CST Wastewater Solutions has introduced its horizontal in-channel rotary drum screening technology at Ozwater'21 this month. [ + ]
Hydrogen buses hit the road
In a commitment to more sustainable public transport operations, Transit Systems has purchased two hydrogen buses to service its public transport contracts. [ + ]
Maxwells H2O Services joins HydroChem
HydroChem has announced the acquisition of Cairns-based water treatment company Maxwells H2O Services, a specialist in commercial and industrial water treatment. [ + ]
Renewable hydrogen boost: ARENA funding announced
The Morrison government's funding commitment to the three large-scale renewable hydrogen projects in Western Australia and Victoria has been welcomed. [ + ]
Recycling ecology park opens $100m mixed waste plant
BINGO Industries has opened what is claimed to be the world's largest and most advanced dry mixed waste recycling facility at its Eastern Creek Recycling Ecology Park. [ + ]
Parasite discovery tackles wastewater foam
La Trobe researchers have discovered why Gordonia amarae bacteria are so difficult to combat with bacteriophages. [ + ]
Jellies just got more sustainable
Cadbury, Pascall and The Natural Confectionery Co. treats can now be enjoyed with the knowledge that they're made using 100% renewable electricity. [ + ]
Victorian drive for an electric future
The Andrews Labor Government's $100 million package to make EVs more affordable has a 2030 target that will see half of all new car sales be ZEVs. [ + ]
National Summit 2021: councils can capitalise on clean economy
Government leaders will join forces to develop and accelerate the big ideas and solutions that are revolutionising Australia's approach to energy and climate change. [ + ]
Green power for major SA water pipeline
More than 7300 solar panels are now powering one of SA Water's major drinking water pipelines between the River Murray and Barossa Valley. [ + ]
