Industry News
New national conference for cleantech sector
The National Clean Technologies Conference & Exhibition is a new event encompassing clean technology growth areas including energy, waste, water, the built environment and transport. [ + ]
Young researcher awarded to propel methane-reduction study
A young South Australian will investigate how to improve the operation of wastewater sludge-drying lagoons by reducing their methane emissions. [ + ]
Climate bond opens solar and storage market to investors
A climate bond, claimed to be an Australian first, is giving investors access to Australia's burgeoning rooftop solar and small-scale energy storage market. [ + ]
Investigation underway to reduce steel manufacture emissions
CO2CRC has been awarded funding to conduct important research into reducing greenhouse gas emissions in steel production. [ + ]
Businesses unlock $14m windfall from corporate renewable PPAs
Analysis from Flow Power reveals that companies signed onto corporate renewable PPAs saved up to $14 million. [ + ]
Study reveals 94% of Australians are messing up recycling
New research highlights a staggering 94% of Australians are making recycling mistakes despite 60% being extremely confident in their recycling habits. [ + ]
Watch your water footprint, says WaterAid
Food and clothing imports are preventing many poor and marginalised communities from getting a daily clean water supply, according to a new report from WaterAid. [ + ]
Innovation celebration at Total Facilities 2019
PropTech, digital twins, 'emotional technology' trackers and the latest energy-saving initiatives in the built environment will be taking centre stage at this year's event. [ + ]
Solar and wind farms get funding for forecasting
Solar and wind farms will trial providing their own short-term generation forecasts under a new funding initiative. [ + ]
Next step to understanding stored carbon dioxide
Construction of two shallow observation wells has been successfully completed as part of a new carbon capture and storage project. [ + ]
Call for Canberra to enact five major waste strategies
ACOR and national recycling campaign group Boomerang Alliance have released five priority actions for the next federal government to implement. [ + ]
Coal-fired power stations affect rainfall patterns, says global study
An international study has revealed that modern coal-fired power stations produce more ultrafine particles (UFPs) than road traffic and can modify and redistribute rainfall patterns. [ + ]
New Zealand an 'innovation lab' for climate change
New Zealand could be a climate change 'innovation lab' for the rest of the world according to international planning expert Sue Minter. [ + ]
Billions wasted in water recovery subsidies, reveals ANU study
An ANU study has revealed that billions of dollars are being wasted in water recovery subsidies across the Murray–Darling Basin. [ + ]
Shift to clean energy will support low-income households
The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has urged the federal government to invest in energy efficiency for the sake of those on low incomes. [ + ]
