Industry News
Inquiry launched into local govt sustainability
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport welcomes submissions on the inquiry from interested organisations and individuals. [ + ]
Melbourne sewerage network prepares for growing population
Yarra Valley Water has signed a five-year contract with Waternish Engineering and Service Stream to upgrade sewage and recycled water treatment plants. [ + ]
Printed flexible solar cells expand possibilities for photovoltaics
The portable cells can be used in construction, mining, emergency management, disaster relief, defence, personal electronics — and even in space. [ + ]
UNSW innovation extends the life of plastic waste
The new method, which also removes dyes from the original plastic waste, has attracted the attention of the Arnott's Group. [ + ]
Global Alliance aims for more sustainable buildings
Standards Australia, the ICC and NBS have formed a Global Alliance to develop a Common Data Model for the buildings and infrastructure sector. [ + ]
Vic awards first energy from waste licence
The Maryvale Energy from Waste project will process non-recyclable municipal solid waste that would otherwise go to landfill. [ + ]
Creating the skills pool for Australia's energy transition
Engineers Australia has partnered with Energy Networks Australia to build the engineering skills pool required for a smooth transition to renewable energy. [ + ]
Australian urea plant commissions Linde Engineering
Perdaman is investing $4.5bn in the plant, which will convert natural gas into urea, a widely used fertiliser for food production. [ + ]
Vic Govt proposes major changes to energy infrastructure
Under the proposed amendment, VicGrid will undertake all planning and consultation on energy projects, ensuring that community views are taken into account at the start of the planning process. [ + ]
How does Australia measure up as a circular economy?
A new CSIRO report has revealed that the nation still has a way to go before achieving its best possible circularity rate. [ + ]
From community solar to agrivoltaics: new Aust energy projects
Smart PV and energy storage company Trina Solar has announced its involvement in two innovative Australian energy projects. [ + ]
Successful first year for TRaCE scheme
The Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy program has produced innovative projects including hydrogen produced from seawater and 'green ceramics' created out of textile waste. [ + ]
Bright future for women in solar
Brighte, exclusive administrator of the $50m Energy Saver Loan Scheme, has announced the two recipients of its Women in Energy Scholarships in Tasmania. [ + ]
Team creates fuel from sunlight
A team of researchers from UNSW Sydney has come up with a novel way to produce synthetic methane — directly from sunlight. [ + ]
'Molecular trap' can remove sulfate from waterways
Scientists from The University of Queensland and Xiamen University in China have hit on a way to remove sulfate, a naturally occurring ion, from water. [ + ]
