Industry News
Studying platypus populations in North West Sydney
Water samples taken from the Cattai Creek catchment will be analysed for traces of platypus environmental DNA (eDNA) to establish platypus numbers in the area. [ + ]
Victoria's zoos now powered by 100% renewable energy
Healesville Sanctuary is powered by the Crowlands Wind Farm near Ararat, while Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo use 100% GreenPower. [ + ]
BlackRock Real Assets invests in EV charging provider JOLT
BlackRock Real Assets has acquired an equity stake in JOLT Charge, an Australian electric vehicle charging provider. [ + ]
Monash releases resources to support Victorian microgrids
Monash University has developed a suite of interactive resources that will support the implementation of microgrids in various settings in Victoria. [ + ]
Minimising energy loss in Li-ion batteries
Korean researchers have found a way to prevent the initial loss of lithium ions in supposedly fully charged batteries. [ + ]
NSW tops EVC's 2021 electric vehicles policy ratings
NSW has topped the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) policy scorecard ratings for the first time with a rating of 9/10. [ + ]
New method to detect harmful microscopic parasites in water
Ultrasensitive CRISPR technology can quickly and easily identify the presence of Cryptosporidium parvum in water samples onsite. [ + ]
City trial solves tricky recycling woes
Sydneysiders are taking advantage of a City of Sydney pilot program to recycle tricky items and divert waste from landfill during lockdown. [ + ]
Quarry certification sets Qld on path to greener roads
Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads has granted a Quarry Registration Certificate to Alex Fraser's Archerfield and Nudgee Recycling Facilities. [ + ]
Flagging the financial risks of climate change
Edge Environment is partnering with Frontier Economics to help advise businesses on their climate-related financial risks and opportunities. [ + ]
Industry partners to build new PET recycling facility
Pact Group, Cleanaway, Asahi Beverages and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plan to build and operate a new PET recycling facility. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
