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Sustainable power in a world of rising energy prices
Never before have we had access to as many sources of energy and power generation as we do today. The problem is that this is not translating to lower energy prices. [ + ]
Overpumping groundwater can increase arsenic levels
Pumping an aquifer to the last drop squeezes out more than water, as researchers from Stanford University recently found out. [ + ]
Can Australia charge forward with wheel benefits?
The wheel benefits of a battery-powered future are available if Australia charges electrically forward otherwise we may be left spluttering. [ + ]
What's obstructing the rollout of renewable energy in Australia?
As Australian consumers deploy more rooftop solar panels, electricity retailers and distributors are facing growing challenges around interoperability. [ + ]
Improving wastewater treatment performance to create new business opportunities
Alternative wastewater treatment options can reduce maintenance costs and improve in odour. [ + ]
Compressed air audit reveals potential savings in excess of $300,000
Southern Cross Compressors (Australia) was commissioned to undertake a comprehensive audit of the compressed air systems within its Victorian manufacturing plants. [ + ]
Solar systems installed on WA housing estate
A new solar power purchasing agreement (PPA) has been launched in Western Australia, and it's set to deliver long-term cost savings to households. [ + ]
Could compressed air energy storage overtake batteries?
Australia is ahead of the curve when it comes to implementing new energy storage solutions, according to Hydrostor President and COO Jon Norman. [ + ]
Sewage treatment plant that looks like a botanical garden
Activated sludge systems combined with the use of engineered and natural plants creates an aesthetically pleasing wastewater treatment plant. [ + ]
Silicon thermal storage supporting renewables in the grid
The benefits of storage in relation to providing efficiency in a grid that includes a growing presence of renewables. [ + ]
The biggest barrier to microgrids
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. [ + ]
Starting the clock on the 30-minute city
The '30-minute city' concept — the idea that we can engineer our cities so that home, work and play are all accessible within 30 minutes — is gaining currency around the world. [ + ]
Pathways to decarbonisation in the water sector
There are a variety of challenges facing the water sector, not least of which is dealing with climate change. [ + ]
Bacteria breathe easy with new wastewater treatment technology
Researchers have designed a wastewater treatment system based around the naturally occurring bacteria that break down and process organic waste in water. [ + ]
Taking renewables to the next level for industry
Demand-side management together with digital technology could help industry further capitalise on renewables. [ + ]
