Industry News
Australia unprepared for AVs — research report
Australian property and infrastructure owners are not prepared for autonomous vehicles (AVs) and risk significantly devaluing their assets, Arcadis report reveals. [ + ]
Barwon Water is plugging in a solar array
Barwon Water's focus on renewable energy is designed to limit its impact on the environment and help to keep costs down for its customers. [ + ]
Record-breaking attendance at All-Energy Australia 2018
More than 8500 visitors attended this year's All-Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference, exploring the latest in government policies, renewables and clean energy technology. [ + ]
Artwork made of ocean plastic on display at Customs House
An art installation comprising 2255 orange spheres made from 120 kg of ocean debris has been suspended from the ceiling of Sydney's Customs House. [ + ]
Industry comes together for IoT Impact conference
One month after the launch of IoT Impact, Australia's largest IoT (Internet of Things) conference and exhibition, the inaugural event has been hailed a big success. [ + ]
'Father of photovoltaics' accepts Global Energy Prize
UNSW's Professor Martin Green has received the Global Energy Prize, in recognition of his research, development and educational activities in the field of photovoltaics. [ + ]
Sydney Water chooses Veolia for primary separation
Veolia Water Technologies has been awarded a contract for the supply of 20 Hydrotech Drumfilters for mechanical primary treatment at two of Sydney Water's treatment plants. [ + ]
Consumers lack confidence in Aus recycling services
The effectiveness of recycling services across Australia is being seriously questioned, according to a new survey from UNSW Sydney. [ + ]
Large-scale wind power would cause warming in the US
Large-scale wind power generation would warm the Continental United States 0.24°C because wind turbines redistribute heat in the atmosphere, according to new research. [ + ]
CEFC finance helps Visy increase recycling, cut emissions
Visy Industries plans to invest $30 million of CEFC finance across a range of energy-efficient, renewable and low-emissions technologies over the next four years. [ + ]
5 tips for planning your CSR/sustainability strategy
The report 'Planning Your CSR Strategy and Making it Work for Your Business' pinpoints the challenges businesses face in implementing CSR/sustainability programs. [ + ]
WMAA addresses committee on Qld waste levy
WMAA CEO Gayle Sloan represented industry in a public hearing on Queensland's Waste Reduction and Recycling (Waste Levy) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. [ + ]
ABB showcases solar and EV portfolio at All-Energy Australia
Technology company ABB is displaying its extensive solar and electric vehicle charging portfolio at this year's All-Energy Australia event. [ + ]
Industry initiative to harness the power of consumer energy
The Distributed Energy Integration Program will see the whole of the energy industry working together to harness the potential of consumer-owned energy. [ + ]
Sceptical reception for new packaging targets, recycling label
The Greens have expressed criticism over the 2025 Packaging Targets, while the WMAA calls the Australasian Recycling Label a missed opportunity. [ + ]
