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Online platform maps Australia's biomass hotspots

19 June, 2018

Businesses and investors now have access to a data-rich platform that maps out Australia's biomass hotspots.


Smart flooring could revolutionise urban environments

14 June, 2018 by Desmond Hinton-Beales

An innovative power and data generation technology built on the durability of steel is changing the way our urban environments consider pedestrian foot traffic.


Canola oil processing powered by bioenergy

13 June, 2018

ARENA has announced $2 million in funding to help an Australian oilseed crushing, refining and packaging company make the switch to bioenergy.


Regional councils gather to accelerate EV uptake

31 May, 2018

Regional mayors recently rallied together at the famous Mount Panorama racetrack in Bathurst to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs).


EV fast charger unveiled at PAK'nSAVE Queenstown

29 May, 2018

The fast charger is conveniently located for customers to top up their electric vehicles while they do their grocery shopping.


Anaerobic digestion provides major savings for malt producer

17 May, 2018

Since 2016 Muntons has operated a closed-loop system which turns liquid malt waste into a high-quality biofertiliser at its production plant in Suffolk, England.


Dairy factory upgrades coal boiler to burn biomass

02 May, 2018

The coal boiler at Fonterra's Brightwater dairy factory is about to get an upgrade, adding capacity to burn wood biomass to generate steam.


ABB Terra High Power fast electric vehicle charger

27 April, 2018

ABB has launched its latest EV charging solution, the Terra High Power (Terra HP). By operating at powers of up to 350 kW, the charger is said to add up to 200 km of range to an electric vehicle in 8 min.


Cranes powered by cooking oil

18 April, 2018

A major Australian construction project has cut carbon emissions by 100 tonnes thanks to the use of a fuel blend made up of 20% biodiesel — mainly consisting of cooking oil.


Electric water taxi tested on Lake Geneva

17 April, 2018

The zero-emission vehicle represents a milestone in the development of new forms of transportation that do not impact the environment or place any burden on urban infrastructure.


Goulburn abattoir turns its waste into bioenergy

13 April, 2018

ARENA provided $2.1 million in funding to ReNu Energy to design, construct, own and operate a biogas facility at Southern Meats' Goulburn abattoir facility.


Consortium to create a global supply chain for hydrogen

13 April, 2018

The Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) project will demonstrate the viability of producing hydrogen in Victoria, for export to Japan.


The biggest barrier to microgrids

12 April, 2018

The establishment of viable business cases for different applications is the main barrier to the continued uptake of microgrids in Australia, according to Greg Allen from Carnegie Clean Energy.


Are our cities ready to go renewable?

10 April, 2018

The City of Adelaide will host the third Renewable Cities Australia forum and electric vehicle workshop — an event that will share innovations and successes achieved in urban areas across Australia.


Waste Management workshop converting diesel trucks into EVs

03 April, 2018

Waste Management NZ has opened New Zealand's first workshop dedicated to converting diesel trucks into electric vehicles.


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