Industry News
Process begins to assess SA's water utility assets
Water utility assets owned by three South Australian local government councils are seeking registrations of interest as part of a market testing process to determine the future of the assets. [ + ]
Blueprint shows bright future for Australian seaweed industry
The Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint outlines plans for a $1.5 billion Australian seaweed industry that could employ 9000 people and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10%. [ + ]
SA tenants to benefit from Tesla virtual power plant
ARENA will provide $8.2 million in funding to Tesla Motors Australia to deploy residential battery and rooftop solar systems at 3000 properties across Adelaide. [ + ]
Solar farm to boost energy generation in Qld
Luminous Energy completes sale of Columboola Solar Farm project, which will be built using the the latest solar technology innovations. [ + ]
Clean jobs can help repair the economy — and the climate
The Climate Council has identified that 'clean jobs' will help get Australians back to work and are the key to long-term emissions reductions. [ + ]
Victoria tackles pandemic-driven clinical waste surge
The Victorian Aged Care Response Centre has coordinated a cross-government effort to manage the hundredfold increase in clinical waste production. [ + ]
Go Bus goes green with Siemens e-bus infrastructure
NZ bus operator Go Bus has appointed Siemens to install e-bus charging infrastructure to support electrification of bus fleets in Christchurch and Auckland. [ + ]
ALDI commits to 100% renewables by 2021
ALDI Australia has committed to power its Australian operations using 100% renewable electricity by the end of 2021. [ + ]
Reducing gas usage with renewable energy heating
With gas still a key part of many industrial heating applications, researchers are looking for renewable alternatives. [ + ]
Adelaide Cemeteries awarded environmental accreditation
Adelaide Cemeteries has gained internationally recognised ISO 14001 environmental certification, reportedly becoming the first cemetery operator in Australia to do so. [ + ]
Renewable energy credit marketplace planned for Southeast Asia
Power Ledger has expanded its partnership with BCPG to create a Renewable Energy Certificate marketplace in Thailand and the broader Southeast Asian region. [ + ]
FutureFeed launches to take methane-busting seaweed to market
CSIRO has announced the formation of a new company to commercialise a methane-busting livestock feed additive. [ + ]
Recycling labels are a dog's breakfast, says ACOR
An independent audit has revealed that recycling information on consumer products and packaging is confusing for consumers and does not support better recycling. [ + ]
Grid project set to secure Alice Springs' energy future
The Alice Springs Future Grid Project will focus on addressing barriers to further renewable energy penetration in the local electricity network. [ + ]
Aerofloat ISO certified in multiple international standards
Aerofloat Australia has successfully met rigorous International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) standards for its integrated management systems. [ + ]
