Industry News
Bean plant roots turned into energy storage devices
Sweden-based researchers have used a special solution to turn plant roots into energy storage devices. [ + ]
CEFC green hydrogen funds to fuel zero-emission truck project
CEFC's first investment under the Advancing Hydrogen Fund will help develop a local hydrogen economy while driving down emissions in the transport sector. [ + ]
Businesses are cashing in on sustainability, according to new survey
The research conducted by Schneider Electric shows that the majority (63%) of businesses believe that sustainable transformation provides a competitive edge. [ + ]
Is water-saving tech effective in improving irrigation efficiency?
An international research team has questioned the effectiveness of technology adoption as a water-saving method for improving irrigation efficiency. [ + ]
Envirosuite partners with Aeroqual
The partnership will join Envirosuite and Aeroqual technologies to help solve complex air quality challenges across mining, waste, wastewater and industrial sectors. [ + ]
Study solves energy storage puzzle
Curtin University researchers have developed a method to determine which chemicals and types of metals are best to store and supply energy. [ + ]
Vic Premier's Sustainability Awards — finalists announced
Victorians leading the transition to a circular economy have been recognised in the 2021 Premier's Sustainability Awards. [ + ]
Vic EPA appoints first Chief Investigator
The Environment Protection Authority has appointed Ernestina Di Marco as its first Chief Investigator. [ + ]
Impact X Summit Sydney being held during COP26
Key international and Australian executives come together to accelerate pathways to net zero emissions. [ + ]
Government policy catching up to industry on net zero targets
The National Party of Australia has finally agreed to support, 'in principle', a net zero by 2050 policy, which has already been embraced by the agriculture and mining sectors. [ + ]
Infrastructure moves towards net zero emissions
Last financial year, projects certified by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council cut energy-related emissions by 43% and materials-related emissions by 56%. [ + ]
Envirosuite wins nine-year NASA contract
Envirosuite has been contracted by NASA to manage the noise pollution associated with its US domestic supersonic travel strategy. [ + ]
1414 Degrees partners with Woodside on energy storage tech
1414 Degrees has been working with Woodside to assess the commercial potential of SiBox, which has the ability to store renewable electricity and deliver heat. [ + ]
NSW Hydrogen Strategy welcomed by industry
Premier Dominic Perrottet says the NSW Hydrogen Strategy will help the state drive deep decarbonisation and establish itself as an energy and economic superpower. [ + ]
All-Energy Australia 2021 launches virtual conference
All-Energy Australia will host a free-to-attend virtual conference from 19–28 October, with a virtual Energy Efficiency Expo and Waste Expo Australia running alongside it. [ + ]