Industry News
'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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
National Packaging Targets announced, recycling label launched
Business and government have united for the launch of Australia's 2025 National Packaging Targets and the Australasian Recycling Label. [ + ]
Smart water meters to roll out across Telstra's NB-IoT network
Water savings company WaterGroup is expected to undertake its biggest rollout of NarrowBand Internet of Things (NB-IoT) enabled smart water meters. [ + ]
Waste-to-energy facility to be built in Queensland
Remondis Australia's $400 million waste-to-energy facility, to be located in Swanbank, will be able to process upwards of 500,000 tonnes of waste per year. [ + ]
Sydney Opera House reaches carbon neutrality
The Sydney Opera House has officially become carbon neutral, meeting its target to reduce emissions five years ahead of schedule. [ + ]
Solar pumping system switched on at NSW farm
Solar pumping specialist ReAqua has designed and built a 500 kW solar array, comprising nearly a hectare of panels, to power a bore producing up to 15 ML each day. [ + ]
