Industry News
KAESER develops new concept to improve sustainability
To meet its commitment to sustainability, KAESER Compressors Australia has developed an organisation-wide concept: 'Rethink. Research. Reduce. Repair.' [ + ]
Australasian Waste Recycling Expo debuts as ReGen at ICC
ReGen, Australia's Circular Resource Expo, formerly known as the Australasian Waste Recycling Expo, is set to debut on 23–24 July 2025 at ICC Sydney. [ + ]
City dwellers at higher risk of heatwave death
University of Queensland research shows an increase in heatwave-related deaths in cities due to human-induced climate change. [ + ]
Three-point plan to fight battery-related fires
ACOR welcomes a $2 million Qld Government initiative, which will expand battery collection points, enhance fire risk management and raise public awareness. [ + ]
US federal paper straw ban causes confusion, expert says
RMIT expert Dr Bhavna Middha said US President Trump's executive order banning paper straws in federal agencies will cause market and consumer confusion. [ + ]
ANC Delivers boosts battery-electric vehicle fleet
ANC Delivers has overcome transition challenges to integrate around 60 electric vehicles into its fleet as part of its $45.5 million sustainability initiative. [ + ]
National roadmap supports bidirectional EV charging
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has released a national roadmap to enable electric vehicles (EVs) to connect to the grid. [ + ]
Schneider Electric appoints Tim Pratt as VP Power Products
Schneider Electric has announced Tim Pratt as vice president of the Power Products division, Pacific Zone. [ + ]
New life for retired wind turbine blades
ACCIONA is calling on Australian innovators to help with a new initiative for transforming decommissioned wind turbine blades into new materials and products. [ + ]
Hydrogen production tax incentive gets green light
A hydrogen production tax incentive has passed legislation, encouraging hydrogen production as a clean energy alternative in Australia. [ + ]
Kerbside EV charging in Australia to get funding boost
ARENA has committed $2.4 million in funding for 250 new public kerbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Victoria, NSW and South Australia. [ + ]
$1.5 million grant program to plan for net zero emissions
Applications for a NSW Government grant program are now open to help eligible businesses plan and take action to achieve net zero emissions. [ + ]
Novel approach to desalination tech could help to ease water scarcity
UniSA researchers have overcome a limitation of desalination plants, successfully trialling a new method to make seawater evaporate faster than freshwater. [ + ]
CSIRO projection sees 4000 new jobs in HEM sector
The CSIRO's Hydrogen Electrolyser Manufacturing report has highlighted a $1.7 billion revenue opportunity and a significant increase in new jobs by 2050. [ + ]
Heavy mine site electric vehicles to get supercharged
Fortescue 6 MW fast chargers are on the way, capable of charging 240 tonne battery electric trucks in under 30 minutes. [ + ]
