Industry News
Using renewables to strengthen the power grid
A study that will explore how to manage unstable and weak parts of the electricity grid has just received funding from ARENA. [ + ]
Man-made reefs boost fish numbers
UNSW researchers have found that man-made reefs — in conjunction with the restoration or protection of natural habitat — can increase fish abundance in estuaries. [ + ]
Environmental impacts of health care revealed
Environmental change is harming health, but an Australian-led study reveals that current models of health care are harming the environment, too. [ + ]
Warwick Solar Farm boosts UQ to 100% renewable
The completion of The University of Queensland's 64 MW Warwick Solar Farm marks a boost to Australia's renewable energy research capacity. [ + ]
WIOA launches Virtual Water
Virtual Water is an interactive, 3D virtual environment featuring video-streamed presentations with live Q&A, along with interaction with product and service providers on the expo floor. [ + ]
Hairy solution for assessing water quality
A team of researchers from Griffith University has used human hair waste to develop organic devices that test water quality. [ + ]
CSIRO proposes move to Western Sydney Aerotropolis
CSIRO is looking to relocate up to 450 of its employees and researchers into a bespoke state-of-the-art facility to be built in Western Sydney. [ + ]
Expo targets energy cost savings for businesses
The Energy Efficiency Expo is returning to Melbourne to help businesses discover the latest energy-saving technologies and unlock the benefits of energy efficiency. [ + ]
Waste expo supports industry transformation
Waste Expo Australia provides a platform for navigating opportunities and changes in the waste and recycling sector. [ + ]
October: All-Energy Australia returns to Melbourne
All-Energy Australia is gearing up for its 2020 event this October to support the country's transition to a clean, reliable energy system of the future. [ + ]
Bushfires present water contamination risk
Environmental experts at Edith Cowan University are investigating the long-term impacts of bushfires on regional water supplies. [ + ]
One Stop Warehouse first to join FIMER partner program
The program will enable FIMER to work more closely with its key partners to enable and drive growth. [ + ]
SMC showcasing at WIOA Virtual Water Exhibition
The event — titled Virtual Water — features new technologies, equipment, services and ideas related to the water industry. [ + ]
Hitachi ABB Power Grids powers up
Hitachi Ltd and ABB Ltd have announced the completion of a new collaborative entity: Hitachi ABB Power Grids Ltd. [ + ]
Sydney switches to 100% green power
The City of Sydney has switched to 100% renewable electricity, generated from wind and solar farms in regional NSW. [ + ]
