Articles
Is water the solution for renewable energy storage?
A new study has suggested that seasonally pumped hydropower storage (SPHS) could be the answer for storing renewable energy over the long term. [ + ]
Chief Scientist calls for carbon capture and storage
Carbon capture and storage is absolutely critical, according to Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel. [ + ]
Smart standards for smarter cities
In 2020, Standards Australia is ramping up its work alongside government, industry, academia and relevant stakeholders to help make smart cities a reality. [ + ]
Infrastructure matters: shifting towards smart mobility
Connected and autonomous vehicle technologies offer exciting advantages for the future if transportation system owners and operators stay ahead of the curve. [ + ]
Businesses take responsibility for EPS before 2025
Businesses can no longer ignore Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) as a major waste stream. [ + ]
Australian cleantech industry tackles the climate crisis
Energy, water, waste, built environment, transport, agriculture and manufacturing will all be discussed at this year's cleantech event. [ + ]
Smart energy on show in 2020
The Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition trade event for solar, storage and energy management is being held from 7–8 April 2020 at the ICC, Sydney. [ + ]
Ballarat prepares for Australian Waste to Energy Forum
The forum is a chance for the waste-to-energy industry to address waste hierarchy fundamentals and changing perceptions about WtE facilities and their role within an integrated waste management strategy. [ + ]
Insights 2020: Adrian Minshull, Group Chairman and CEO of Hydroflux
An interesting Q&A with Adrian about industrial water and wastewater technology in relation to the continuing drought, climate change, renewables and rising energy costs. [ + ]
Insights 2020: Rafael Koenig, Weidmüller Australia
Rafael details how Weidmüller is helping Australian companies adopt advanced manufacturing capababilities and discusses some key trends for 2020. [ + ]
Potassium's potential in rechargable batteries
A research team from Tokyo University of Science has found that, compared with lithium rechargeable batteries, potassium-driven batteries show promise as a low-cost, more sustainable option. [ + ]
Making buildings smarter for a sustainable future
A community of building designers and system integrators are using smart building technologies today, to prepare our cities for a sustainable tomorrow. [ + ]
Smart bins of the sea: City of Melbourne uses Seabin technology
Following a successful trial last year, the City of Melbourne has installed five floating Seabins in the Yarra River. [ + ]
Smart metering trial to manage supply and demand for key irrigation customers
WaterGroup was engaged to supply smart water metering to enable Western Water to better understand usage through water meter data. [ + ]
Model shows cooling planet will boost GDP
Solar geoengineering could play a key role in reducing income inequality between countries, according to research undertaken at the University of California San Diego. [ + ]