Industry News
2016 Intersolar AWARD winners announced
This week, Germany's Messe München played host to Intersolar Europe 2016, an annual exhibition for the solar industry and its partners. The show saw the presentation of the Intersolar AWARD for solar innovations. [ + ]
Lighting technologies in the spotlight of government's energy-efficient program
The Lighting Council Australia has welcomed the government’s announcement today to focus on lighting as a priority area under the Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program. [ + ]
Could renewables be the next job boom for Australia?
New research by EY and the Climate Council has found building 50% renewables by 2030 would create more than 28,000 jobs nationally. [ + ]
High-voltage batteries now compatible with solar inverter solution
SolarEdge Technologies and LG Chem Ltd have announced the compatibility of SolarEdge's StorEdge inverter solutions and LG Chem's high-voltage RESU10H and RESU7H batteries. [ + ]
Councils are missing out on lower-cost clean energy solutions
Australian councils are missing out on lower-cost clean energy solutions, leading to unnecessarily high operating costs, as well as higher carbon emissions — according to a newly released Market Report by the CEFC. [ + ]
Schneider Electric hits top 10 in Newsweek Global Green Ranking 2016
Schneider Electric has announced its presence in the Newsweek Global Green Ranking 2016, the global listing of the world's most environmentally friendly corporations. [ + ]
Leak detection — a dam good idea
Preventing liquid wastes polluting the surrounding area is one of the environmental concerns facing the mining industry. Now, a South Australian company has developed a device for detecting leaks in holding ponds that may help with this concern. The device could also have applications for holding ponds in the wastewater, agriculture and wine industries. [ + ]
Green solutions for a changing climate
Eco Expo Asia 2016 — International Trade Fair on Environmental Protection will run from 26–29 October 2016 at Hong Kong's AsiaWorld-Expo. This year's theme is: 'Green Solutions for a Changing Climate'. [ + ]
Victoria commits to 25% renewable energy by 2020
The Victorian Government has furthered its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promising that 25% of electricity generated in the state will come from renewable energy by 2020. [ + ]
Electric car batteries boosted by salt baths
Scientists have shown that pretreating a battery's lithium metal electrodes with an electrolyte salt solution extends the battery life and increases performance and safety. [ + ]
Victoria announces zero-emissions target and pledge program
The Victorian Government has pledged a long-term emissions reduction target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. [ + ]
Environmentally friendly wine on tap
TAP. Wine has announced a fresh approach to 'wine by the glass' service, preserving varietals in stainless steel wine cylinders before pouring wine from custom-designed towers. [ + ]
'Breathing Wall' removes toxins from the air
UTS researchers have found that a new green wall system is particularly effective at removing the harmful airborne chemicals found in modern workspaces. [ + ]
Get used to flash flooding, scientists say
As Australia's east coast is ravaged by storms, UNSW engineers have got some bad news — due to climate change, flash flooding from such events is becoming more likely. [ + ]
Banksia Awards to align with sustainable development goals
This year, the Banksia Sustainability Awards will be closely exploring the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their importance in taking Australia towards a more sustainable future. [ + ]