ABB has received an order of around $30 million from Dutch-German transmission system operator TenneT to supply a stabilisation solution that is intended to enhance the reliability and quality of power as the German grid absorbs more renewable energy. [ + ]

The Victorian government has released an education kit to help councils better communicate with their residents from culturally diverse backgrounds about waste, recycling and litter. [ + ]

A remote Indigenous-owned mine training centre in North East Arnhem Land, operated by the Gumatj Corporation, will feature the first commercial application of an off-grid hybrid energy solution developed by GE. [ + ]

The COAG Energy Council has followed through on its commitment to set up an Energy Security Board to oversee the health, security and reliability of the National Energy Market (NEM). [ + ]

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced an Australian-first trial of an innovative new type of electrolyser that could see excess renewable energy stored in the gas grid and used to decarbonise the country's gas supply. [ + ]

If the answer is yes, you and your colleagues are encouraged to attend the inaugural SAFETYconnect event. Over 400 professionals have already signed up to attend this world-class conference and expo, to be held from 16–17 August at Rosehill Gardens, Sydney. [ + ]

The Internet of Things (IoT) always starts with a sensor. After all, things cannot capture states or carry out actions unless they are fitted with sensors. [ + ]

Cleanaway has been awarded a contract for the provision of waste management services to Chevron Australia. [ + ]

RMIT University researchers have created asphalt mixed with cigarette butts — a product which has been found to handle heavy traffic as well as reduce thermal conductivity. [ + ]

Indonesian researchers have revealed how grey mangrove trees, Avicennia marina, filter heavy metals out of the surrounding soil and water. [ + ]

Thanks to a $170,000 Sustainability Victoria grant and $258,000 from the Australian Packaging Covenant, GT Recycling has invested in specialised equipment to recycle heavy-duty woven polypropylene. [ + ]

The Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) program has changed its name to Victorian Energy Upgrades and introduced several new activities. [ + ]

Commonwealth, state and territory environment ministers met in Melbourne last week to progress work on several environmental matters, including battery stewardship. [ + ]

The British Government has announced that new diesel and petrol cars and vans will be banned in the UK from 2040 — and energy think tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) wants Australia to join them. [ + ]

Matt Robinson, Advisian's director of energy and water for Asia Pacific, predicts what the energy mix in Australia will look like in five years — with interesting results. [ + ]