Industry News
Predicting power generation from wind and solar
Machine-learning technology is being used to accurately predict energy generation from wind and solar for integration with the national grid. [ + ]
500 Collins Street achieves Platinum WELL Certification
The office tower in Melbourne's CBD earned the distinction based on 10 categories of building performance. [ + ]
Maximising the energy extraction of wind farms
How can wind farms maximise the amount of energy extracted from wind? [ + ]
Code of conduct will hold carbon industry accountable
The climate-related consumer protection code of conduct aims to increase the quality of carbon abatement that is occurring in Australia. [ + ]
NZ Sustainable Energy Industry Awards winners announced
The Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand (SEANZ) has announced the winners of this year's SEANZ Fronius New Zealand Sustainable Energy Industry Awards. [ + ]
Bookings open for ARBS 2022
Bookings are open for ARBS 2022 — an industry event for air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services professionals being held in Melbourne from 27–29 April 2022. [ + ]
Recycled coffee cups given new life as gift wrap
RecycleMe cups feature a next-generation lining that allows them to be recycled within existing infrastructure. [ + ]
Heavy industry low-carbon research backed by $39 million funding
Australian technology company Calix is partnering in a low-carbon research project, which has been awarded $39 million in Australian Government funding. [ + ]
Construction complete on $30m Ipswich wastewater upgrade
The project involved renewing and upgrading several important pieces of infrastructure at the plant, including the inlet works where solids are screened out of wastewater. [ + ]
Plastics phase-out backed by Packaging Forum
The Forum has welcomed the New Zealand Government's move to phase out difficult-to-recycle and some single-use plastics. [ + ]
Cities viewed as net zero secret weapon
The emission-reduction plans of 60 of Australia's 527 local governments will achieve 96% of the current national target, according to new research. [ + ]
Vale Chloe Munro AO — an energy leader
Australian clean energy leader Chloe Munro AO passed away on 22 June 2021 after a battle with cancer. [ + ]
Robotic recycling system could save soft plastics from landfill
Engineering researchers at the University of Sydney are creating a smart, automated robotic system that uses artificial intelligence to sort recyclable waste. [ + ]
New anode material gives scope for EV sodium-ion battery future
A team from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology has developed a high-performance, economical anode material for use in sodium-ion secondary batteries. [ + ]
Sydney takes steps towards sustainable city water
A joint project from the City of Sydney and Sydney Water will see the installation of an extensive recycled water network and a greater push towards circular water solutions. [ + ]
