Industry News
Stephen Dunne appointed Chair of Greening Australia
Dunne has significant experience in financial services and is also a farm owner with an investment in livestock breeding, farmland conservation and restoration. [ + ]
ARENA provides $65m funding for Vast Solar's CSP plant
ARENA will provide $65 million funding for Vast Solar to construct a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Port Augusta, South Australia. [ + ]
Recycling water for a green Victoria
The Andrews government is investing in more sustainable water sources, such as recycled water, to keep parks and sporting facilities green while saving drinking water. [ + ]
AECOM appoints climate resilience lead
AECOM has announced the appointment of Kaya Wilson as climate resilience lead. [ + ]
Australian solar pioneers win prestigious energy prize
The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering has been awarded to four Australian solar researchers for their work to develop PERC solar photovoltaic technology. [ + ]
Sydney Water's GPT plan to keep waterways clean
To further protect the city's flora and fauna, Sydney Water will invest close to $1 million to produce and install five gross pollutant traps (GPT) in storm drainage waterways. [ + ]
Veolia wins resource recovery contract with Gold Coast
Veolia plans to uplift resource recovery by 5% for the City of Gold Coast after winning a $280 million contract. [ + ]
CEMAC partners with resource recovery specialist BHS Sonthofen
CEMAC technologies has announced its new local partnership with recycling and resource recovery specialist BHS Sonthofen, which is based in Germany. [ + ]
ABB invests in OKTO GRID to digitalise the energy grid
ABB and OKTO GRID will develop an innovative solution to extend the useful life of aging electrical assets. [ + ]
Which country produces the most e-waste?
A study by Uswitch analysed data from the Global E-waste monitor 2020 and revealed the countries that produce the most e-waste, with Australia ranking fifth. [ + ]
NSW Government offering grant for waste solutions
Local Government Waste Solutions has encouraged NSW councils and regional waste groups to develop waste reduction projects that support the transition to a circular economy. [ + ]
Hatch integrates economic team for projects across Australia
Hatch has further strengthened its Australian capabilities and services by welcoming industry leaders and economists to its Urban Solutions team. [ + ]
Major upgrade to water resource recovery facility in Sydney
Sydney Water has awarded a contract to Fulton Hogan for the first two upgrades at the Rouse Hill Water Resource Recovery Facility in Sydney's North West. [ + ]
Tiny 3D structures to make fuel cells more efficient
Researchers from UNSW have demonstrated a technique for creating 3D materials that could make hydrogen batteries and other fuel cells more sustainable. [ + ]
From sugar to aviation fuel: fast-tracking the conversion
Researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) have found a way to convert sugarcane into a building block for aviation fuel and other products. [ + ]
