Industry News
Chili compound peps up solar panels
The compound that makes chili peppers spicy has been found to boost perovskite solar cell performance. [ + ]
New facility to solve Vic's toxic waste challenges
A new recycling facility to be built by Remondis Australia in Dandenong, Victoria, will process a third of the state's solvent waste each year. [ + ]
Study investigates Australian–German hydrogen supply chain
Scimita Ventures is a key partner in a study investigating the feasibility of an Australian–German supply chain for hydrogen produced from renewable energy. [ + ]
Report details reforms for National Electricity Market's future
The Energy Security Board has released details on the future direction of the NEM, identifying four areas of reform to address key challenges facing Australia's electricity supply. [ + ]
CSIRO awarded million-dollar Food Planet Prize
A million-dollar prize has been awarded to the CSIRO-developed innovation FutureFeed — a livestock feed made from seaweed that reduces methane emissions. [ + ]
$4.5m to drive Monash Uni sustainable energy initiatives
More than $4.5m in funding has been granted for two Monash University-led projects that will drive the global transition to a sustainable energy future. [ + ]
Amazon announces new solar project in Victoria
Amazon has positioned itself as the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy, announcing 26 new global utility-scale wind and solar energy projects. [ + ]
Renewables still the cheapest new-build power in Australia
Solar and wind continue to be the cheapest source of energy in Australia, according to a new report from CSIRO. [ + ]
Car battery recycling program saves tonnes of waste from landfill
A car battery recycling program is allowing RACQ to reduce its environmental footprint and prevent 2500 tonnes of potential waste from going to landfill each year. [ + ]
Researchers create metamaterial with multiple stable states
A team of researchers at Purdue University has developed a way for a material to store energy in its skin through invertible domes. [ + ]
Meet 2020's Smart Cities Awards winners
The third annual Smart Cities Awards acknowledged 18 winners across seven categories for their visionary leadership, best practice projects and real-world impact. [ + ]
First turbine installed at Mortlake South Wind Farm
A team of skilled personnel has successfully installed the first wind turbine of ACCIONA's Mortlake South Wind Farm project, erecting the installation over a four-day period. [ + ]
Smart meter review investigates how to boost customer benefits
The Australian Energy Market Commission will conduct a smart meter review to increase uptake and help customers gain more benefits from advanced metering technology. [ + ]
iugis report finds sustainable practice key to economic recovery
Sustainable technology specialist iugis has released its Sustainable Re-set report, revealing Australians expect more from governments when it comes to sustainability issues. [ + ]
CSIRO–GTI partnership to develop supercritical CO2 plant
A Joint Industry Program to develop a supercritical CO2 (sCO2) power plant has been agreed by CSIRO and US-based GTI. [ + ]
