Industry News
Solar 2013 event update
Solar 2013 will be held from 23-24 May 2013 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, with over 2000 delegates expected to attend. [ + ]
Overestimating wind power
The latest research in mesoscale atmospheric modelling, published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, suggests that the generating capacity of large-scale wind farms has been overestimated. [ + ]
Commercial production of biofuel a step closer
An algae biofuel demonstration plant will be built by Muradel, a joint venture by Murdoch University, Adelaide Research and Innovation and commercial partner SQC, after the federal government announced $4.4 million of funding. [ + ]
Faster patent processing fuels growth of green tech
Programs to fast-track green patent applications accelerate the diffusion of green technologies, a new study finds. [ + ]
Australia must heed global warning on energy savings, experts say
Influential experts from Europe, USA and China meeting in Sydney last week agreed that energy efficiency is the biggest, cheapest, fastest way to cut greenhouse gas emissions and cut energy costs. But time is running out for Australia to heed the advice. [ + ]
Waikato research into enviro-friendly plastic attracts investment
Aduro Biopolymers, a natural resource materials and biopolymer company, has secured investment from Wallace Corporation, by volume New Zealand’s largest service rendering business, processing a variety of co-products from the meat processing industry. [ + ]
PM launches $20 million University of Sydney Centre for Carbon, Water and Food
Australia’s first multidisciplinary research centre dedicated to tackling the nation’s and region’s biggest food security and environmental challenges, through the integrated study of carbon, food and water, was launched yesterday by Prime Minister Julia Gillard. [ + ]
Planting some Smart Seeds
A resilient energy system and a concept to improve a problematic intersection are the winners of the inaugural Smart Seeds program. [ + ]
Collaboration to plan future power
A $3.3 million CSIRO grant is being shared between four universities to investigate the most economically efficient energy network for Australia’s future. [ + ]
SLR expands Australian footprint
Environmental firm SLR Consulting has strengthened its Australian presence with the opening of a Darwin Office in the CBD (Centrepoint Business Centre). [ + ]
Consultation sought on proposed end-of-life tyre scheme
New Zealand’s Tyrewise Working Group has released Scoping Report 4: What might a future programme look like?, which outlines the industry-preferred option for a national product stewardship scheme for end-of-life tyres (ELTs). [ + ]
Tetra Pak and Foodbank provide long-life milk for people in need
Tetra Pak has entered into an agreement with hunger relief organisation Foodbank to supply long-life milk to people in need as announced at a recent launch event in Sydney. [ + ]
Caterpillar customers honoured by EPA for LFG projects
Four Caterpillar customers were among the eight landfill gas (LFG) energy development groups honoured at the Landfill Methane Outreach Program’s (LMOP) 16th Annual Conference and Project Expo, sponsored by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). [ + ]
Botanic Garden set to dazzle Sydney and the world with Biome Project
Environment Minister Robyn Parker today announced that Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden will be home to a spectacular new environmental attraction, the Biome Project (Biome), which aims to significantly boost visitor experiences for thousands of local families and international tourists. [ + ]
International sustainable schools advocate in Sydney for Green Cities 2013
A more sustainable future relies on the education and engagement of students, says international green schools advocate Rachel Gutter, who will be in Sydney for Green Cities from 6-7 March. [ + ]
