Industry News
SA Water solar project claims energy gong
One of the largest solar initiatives in Australia's water industry has been recognised by its energy counterparts as The Energy Project of the Year. [ + ]
Charging energy resilience against extreme weather in Vic
The Victorian Government is building up its energy network resilience to provide community protection from future extreme weather events in the state. [ + ]
Envirosuite and SGS enter into strategic alliance partnership agreement
Combining SGS's services with Envirosuite’s platform will allow users to manage compliance requirements and make more informed operating decisions. [ + ]
All-Energy Australia to showcase cleantech startups
All-Energy Australia is set to host the EnergyLab Start-Up Showcase which provides a platform for clean tech startups in Australia and NZ. [ + ]
Waste to energy: fats, oils and grease to power homes
Food scraps, wastewater, fats, oils and grease could be diverted from landfill and converted to renewable energy at a new western Sydney waste hub, potentially powering 120,000 homes. [ + ]
Closing the waste loop at marathon event in Vic
The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival this month delivered a more sustainable approach to waste with help from compostable cups supplied by Detpak. [ + ]
Taking charge of battery waste — a government-backed scheme
The B-cycle scheme has doubled the national collection rate of batteries, recycling the equivalent of 38 million AA batteries in its first six months. [ + ]
Whyalla's water waste upgrade
Work is underway to upgrade SA Water's recycled water plant in Whyalla, to enhance sewage treatment and the plant's overall performance. [ + ]
$43 million to help industry to reduce emissions
ARENA has launched a $43m grants program that is aiming to identify ways to reduce energy costs and emissions in the industrial sector. [ + ]
Sunshine state's renewable energy plan
Queensland is investing in a super grid, wind and solar farms, and renewable storage in order to reach a new renewable energy target of 80% by 2035. [ + ]
Energy storage targets for Victoria
Energy storage is crucial for Australia's transition to 100% clean energy — now the Andrews Labor government has introduced targets. [ + ]
Finding the pathway to decarbonise heavy industry
Experts have converged on Adelaide to chart pathways to decarbonise heavy industry at this year's HiTeMP 3 Forum, hosted by the University of Adelaide. [ + ]
Australia faces billion-dollar losses from extreme weather
A new report into the impact of extreme weather like storms, floods and droughts predicts the country could lose over $450 billion by 2050. [ + ]
Independent review of Australia's Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme
The Independent review is the start of TSA's wide industry and community consultation on sustainable value going forward. [ + ]
UNSW engineers develop 3D-printed energy storage design options
The process could be particularly useful in future medical devices where small, intricately designed energy storage offers several benefits. [ + ]
