Industry News
International speakers announced for energy storage conference
The 2016 Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition will take place in Sydney from 1–2 June with the theme 'Thinking smart about energy storage'. [ + ]
Victoria invests in waste-to-energy systems
Lisa Neville has announced $300,000 in funding to support innovative projects that will help keep organic waste out of landfill and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
Sunbury Recycled Water Plant upgrade begins
Lisa Neville and Josh Bull have announced the start of a $53 million upgrade of the Sunbury Recycled Water Plant. [ + ]
Consumers attracted to greener retail stores, report says
A new report from the World Green Building Council claims that retailers can improve the shopping experience for their customers and potentially increase their profits by providing greener, healthier stores. [ + ]
Entries now open for 2016 World Environment Day Awards
Businesses, local governments, community organisations, individuals, schools and the media are invited to enter the 2016 UNAA World Environment Day Awards. [ + ]
Funding to reduce food waste
Ten organisations have been awarded a share of over $320,000 to help reduce the huge amount of food that is wasted every year — about one million tonnes in NSW alone, according to Environment Minister Mark Speakman. [ + ]
Online energy storage database launched
The Australian Energy Storage Database provides free, up-to-date information on energy storage projects. [ + ]
Simpler solar cell design removes the need for doping
An international research team has developed a new silicon solar cell, said to promise cheaper manufacturing processes and better power output in just seven steps. [ + ]
The most sustainable corporations for 2016
Research firm Corporate Knights has released its Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Index for 2016. [ + ]
$7.8 million to support Australian entrepreneurs
The Australian Government's Entrepreneurs' Programme has announced $7.8 million in funding to support companies in the mining, information technology, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing industry sectors. [ + ]
The real value of energy storage
The World Energy Council has stated that a narrow focus on cost alone may be leading to misconceptions about the real value of energy storage. [ + ]
Brightgreen achieves B Corp certification
LED lighting company Brightgreen has become one of only 75 Australian companies to receive B Corporation certification. [ + ]
Brisbane Airport recognised for reducing carbon emissions
Brisbane Airport has been certified as Airport Carbon Accredited at Level 3 (Optimisation). It is the second Australian airport, and the eighth in the Asia-Pacific region, to reach this level of accreditation. [ + ]
Increasing renewable energy would increase GDP, says report
A new IRENA report claims that a 36% share of renewable energy in the global energy mix by 2030 would increase global GDP by up to 1.1%, or $1.89 trillion. [ + ]
MRI to administer DHL's product stewardship scheme
E-waste processor MRI will assume the administration responsibilities of DHL Supply Chain's national television and computer recycling product stewardship arrangement 'Drop Zone', effective 1 February. [ + ]
