Industry News
Creating the skills pool for Australia's energy transition
Engineers Australia has partnered with Energy Networks Australia to build the engineering skills pool required for a smooth transition to renewable energy. [ + ]
Vic awards first energy from waste licence
The Maryvale Energy from Waste project will process non-recyclable municipal solid waste that would otherwise go to landfill. [ + ]
Global Alliance aims for more sustainable buildings
Standards Australia, the ICC and NBS have formed a Global Alliance to develop a Common Data Model for the buildings and infrastructure sector. [ + ]
Australian urea plant commissions Linde Engineering
Perdaman is investing $4.5bn in the plant, which will convert natural gas into urea, a widely used fertiliser for food production. [ + ]
Vic Govt proposes major changes to energy infrastructure
Under the proposed amendment, VicGrid will undertake all planning and consultation on energy projects, ensuring that community views are taken into account at the start of the planning process. [ + ]
Successful first year for TRaCE scheme
The Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy program has produced innovative projects including hydrogen produced from seawater and 'green ceramics' created out of textile waste. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
'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. [ + ]
