Industry News
NSW South Coast gains its first community battery
The Shell Cove battery is one of 54 batteries currently being rolled out across Endeavour's network. [ + ]
Untapped solar could achieve billions in savings
UNSW research has found that people living in apartments, social housing and private rental houses are missing out on $9.3bn per year in potential cost savings. [ + ]
Concerning level of 'forever chemicals' in global source water
A UNSW-led international study has assessed the levels of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in surface and ground water around the globe. [ + ]
The sustainability sector's thoughts on a 'future made in Australia'
Hear thoughts from leaders in heavy manufacturing and climate tech, regional areas and cities as well as research and development sectors. [ + ]
Billion-dollar boost for local solar PV
The Solar Sunshot program aims to grow domestic solar PV manufacturing while providing a pathway for the commercialisation of homegrown solar innovation. [ + ]
'Myrtle': Australia's new embodied carbon facility
Run by Australian cleantech company MCi Carbon, the facility will transform CO2 into solid carbon embodied materials for use in the built environment. [ + ]
New hydrogen storage method receives $5m grant
While hydrogen has long been identified as a clean energy source, there are difficulties in transporting it affordably and practically. [ + ]
Scientists make inroads into sustainable refrigeration
The research involved fine-tuning the compression-absorption cascade refrigeration cycle (CACRC) — a system that combines vapour-compression refrigeration with an absorption refrigeration cycle. [ + ]
New initiative helps businesses make sustainable packaging choices
The AIP is collaborating with sustainability software company Empauer to offer a comprehensive life cycle assessment package for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in Australia, NZ and Asia. [ + ]
Aust Academy of Science honours next-gen solar pioneer
The Academy's annual awards celebrate the achievements of the country's leading minds, from early-career researchers to those who have spent a lifetime contributing to science. [ + ]
Sydney Water prepares for expansion of NW Sydney
The 10-year program aims to accommodate an additional 200,000 new house connections in Sydney's north-west. [ + ]
TerraCycle marks a decade of recycling in ANZ
During its time in the region, the Australian and New Zealand TerraCycle network has grown from just a few thousand to more than 1.2 million TerraCyclers. [ + ]
Diverse battery technologies trialled in remote WA
ARENA will supply $2.85 million in funding to trial two novel long-duration batteries at remote microgrids in Western Australia. [ + ]
Ballarat aims for 100% renewable energy
Committee for Ballarat has joined forces with more than 20 of Ballarat's largest businesses and industries to launch the project. [ + ]
New technology for water quality analysis
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems have developed a multi-sensor system that assesses water quality. [ + ]
