Industry News
$4.5m to drive Monash Uni sustainable energy initiatives
More than $4.5m in funding has been granted for two Monash University-led projects that will drive the global transition to a sustainable energy future. [ + ]
Amazon announces new solar project in Victoria
Amazon has positioned itself as the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy, announcing 26 new global utility-scale wind and solar energy projects. [ + ]
Car battery recycling program saves tonnes of waste from landfill
A car battery recycling program is allowing RACQ to reduce its environmental footprint and prevent 2500 tonnes of potential waste from going to landfill each year. [ + ]
Researchers create metamaterial with multiple stable states
A team of researchers at Purdue University has developed a way for a material to store energy in its skin through invertible domes. [ + ]
First turbine installed at Mortlake South Wind Farm
A team of skilled personnel has successfully installed the first wind turbine of ACCIONA's Mortlake South Wind Farm project, erecting the installation over a four-day period. [ + ]
Meet 2020's Smart Cities Awards winners
The third annual Smart Cities Awards acknowledged 18 winners across seven categories for their visionary leadership, best practice projects and real-world impact. [ + ]
Smart meter review investigates how to boost customer benefits
The Australian Energy Market Commission will conduct a smart meter review to increase uptake and help customers gain more benefits from advanced metering technology. [ + ]
iugis report finds sustainable practice key to economic recovery
Sustainable technology specialist iugis has released its Sustainable Re-set report, revealing Australians expect more from governments when it comes to sustainability issues. [ + ]
CSIRO–GTI partnership to develop supercritical CO2 plant
A Joint Industry Program to develop a supercritical CO2 (sCO2) power plant has been agreed by CSIRO and US-based GTI. [ + ]
Grant gives BioPak go-ahead for composting infrastructure expansion
Grant winner BioPak will use the funding to develop and support its new nationwide program, The Compost Network. [ + ]
University of Sydney engineers devise water-to-hydrogen tech
Researchers from the University of Sydney have devised a method to efficiently convert water into hydrogen, making strides in its development as a clean energy store for fuel cells. [ + ]
Levi's and DJs devise sustainable shop concept
Levi's has launched the Sustainability Shop in Shop — a unique retail design concept created in partnership with David Jones Australia. [ + ]
A circular economy for plastics: the time is now
The right environment has been created to drive forward the circular economy for plastics in Australia. [ + ]
Landmark investment for Snowy 2.0 grid project
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has committed $125 million to help finance the development of grid infrastructure critical to the delivery of the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project. [ + ]
Recycled bread tags see Tip Top on top for sustainable packaging
Tip Top has introduced 100% recycled and recyclable cardboard bread tags in what is reported to be an Australian first. [ + ]
