Industry News
SUEZ invests in surplus food marketplace
SUEZ has taken a 20% equity stake in online surplus food marketplace Yume Food as part of an investment in the circular economy. [ + ]
$108m investment to boost water security
The Australian Government is investing $108 million to improve water security and reliability across the country. [ + ]
Power network reforms to help solar get on the grid
Reforms designed to inject more small-scale solar into the grid have been finalised by the Australian Energy Market Commission. [ + ]
SMA selected to supply system tech for grid-forming storage project
SMA Solar Technology AG will supply central inverters for what is reported to be the world's largest grid-forming storage project. [ + ]
Innovative microgrid project demonstrates sustainable living design
A new-generation, solar-powered microgrid community in Melbourne's north is paving the way for low-cost, sustainable, residential energy. [ + ]
Code red for humanity: the latest IPCC report released
As the latest UN report issues a dire warning to global leaders, could a short-lived carbon tax be the answer to help avoid a climate disaster? [ + ]
Green process extracts flavonoids from apple pomace
A 'greener' process for extracting health-promoting molecules found in agricultural and food waste has been identified by researchers. [ + ]
Energy Next announces cancellation
Energy Next has made the difficult decision to cancel its August event, which was due to run later this month. [ + ]
ABB extends strategic partnership with IPD
IPD will become the preferred distributor of ABB's low-voltage power distribution product portfolio and the AC range of electric vehicle chargers. [ + ]
$5m training centre to advance clean energy transition
The University of Wollongong has been awarded $5 million in funding for an ARC Training Centre in Energy Technologies for Future Grids. [ + ]
Zero emissions aquatic centre set for Melbourne's west
ARENA has announced funding to help build a zero emissions indoor leisure and aquatic centre in Melbourne's west. [ + ]
HRS Heat Exchangers acquired by Exchanger Industries Limited
HRS Heat Exchangers has announced that it has been acquired by Canadian company Exchanger Industries Limited (EIL). [ + ]
Energy from Waste Conference postponed
In light of the uncertainty relating to COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns, WMRR has postponed its 2021 Energy from Waste Conference, now to be held in November. [ + ]
Clean energy event returns to Melbourne this October
All-Energy Australia will be held from 27–28 October 2021 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Pact and Cleanaway to build $38m plastic recycling plant in Vic
The new $38 million plastic recycling facility will process more than 20,000 tonnes of plastic packaging collected from household recycling bins into food-grade resins. [ + ]
