Industry News
Renewable hydrogen pathway to clean energy in Australia
The Australian Hydrogen Centre has shown how renewable hydrogen could provide a viable path for our clean energy transition by using existing infrastructure. [ + ]
Construction waste recovery facility to open in Brisbane
Rino Recycling is set to open its $95m high-tech waste recycling facility in Pinkenba, which will be capable of processing 475 tonnes of assorted waste an hour. [ + ]
$5.2m energy transition hub launched in Australia
Siemens and Swinburne University of Technology have launched an advanced future Energy Transition Hub at the university's Hawthorn campus in Melbourne. [ + ]
Trina Solar and MPower sign agreement for solar modules and trackers
Trina Solar has signed an agreement with MPower, which plans to have a portfolio of solar farms and battery energy storage across the eastern states. [ + ]
Hydrogen project wins highest Curtinnovation award
A cost-effective method of extracting green hydrogen from untreated water has won the highest prize at this year's Curtinnovation Awards. [ + ]
Can climate change impact solar reliability?
UNSW researchers have predicted that climate change could impact solar reliability, affecting generation capacity and the management of the electricity grid. [ + ]
Reducing energy and water use in oil refining with AI
A polymer membrane created by researchers could reshape how refineries process crude oil, reducing the energy and water required to extract useful materials. [ + ]
Digesters installed in North Head WRRF
Two digesters have been installed in the North Head Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF), marking an important milestone in its $94 million upgrade. [ + ]
Hunter Water releases guidelines for green open spaces
Hunter Water has commissioned best practice guidelines to provide support for developing and maintaining green open spaces in the Lower Hunter. [ + ]
The recipe for sustainable battery recycling
Researchers have discovered a new way to recycle metals from spent electric car batteries using plant-derived oxalic acid. [ + ]
Microgrids may be vital to Australia's energy transition
Australia, once reliant on a centralised energy system, now stands at a pivotal juncture, grappling with the need for reliable and sustainable energy solutions. [ + ]
Brisbane technology for waste-to-energy plant in Manila
Cyclion has signed a partnership with the Philippines government to build a waste-to-energy plant that converts plastics and biomass into electricity and energy. [ + ]
Cracking into sustainable energy storage market
Chicken eggshells may be the answer to developing safer, sustainable and cost-effective rechargeable battery storage systems, according to new research. [ + ]
Gold Coast partners to tackle waste management changes
To deal with the challenges of waste management on the Gold Coast, the City has partnered with JJ's Waste & Recycling. [ + ]
AusNet committed to reducing emissions
Australian energy group AusNet has committed to an interim Scope 1 and 2 CO2-e emissions reduction target of 50% by 2030 and a goal of net zero by 2045. [ + ]