Industry News
Clean Energy Council calls for WA to invest in renewable energy
The Clean Energy Council, which was in Perth yesterday to launch a new Western Australian chapter, has called for the state's government to implement new policy measures which will attract more renewable energy projects. [ + ]
Proposed ASTM guide for exploring green chemical alternatives
ASTM International has proposed a standard to help companies analyse alternative chemical use throughout the life cycle of their products - a practice which has become increasingly common across many industries. [ + ]
Registration open for National Manufacturing Week 2015
Registration for this year's National Manufacturing Week (NMW 2015), to be held from 26-29 May in Melbourne, is now open. [ + ]
IKEA calls for consumers to change their light bulbs
IKEA is encouraging consumers to switch to LED light bulbs, described by the company as a simple task which "plays a significant role in creating a more sustainable world". [ + ]
Curtin Master Plan awarded 5 Green Star - Communities rating
Curtin University has been awarded Australia's first 5 Star Green Star - Communities rating for its Master Plan, which will see 114 hectares of the university's Bentley Campus transformed through urban regeneration over a 20-year period. [ + ]
Symposium advances Australian solar thermal industry
The Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative (ASTRI) last week held a symposium to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and foster connections amongst the stakeholders within the solar thermal community in Australia. [ + ]
PV power for pallet producer
Yingli Solar has announced a 100 kWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system for Fisher's Group, a large-scale producer of timber pallets that is dedicated to becoming a carbon-neutral company. [ + ]
LEGO goes wind powered
Holding and investment company KIRKBI A/S, which owns 75% of The LEGO Group, has invested approximately DKK 3bn (over $587m) in the construction of the offshore wind farm 'Borkum Riffgrund 1' in the German North Sea. Located 54 km off the coast, the wind farm will help The LEGO Group reach its goal of being 100% renewable energy powered by 2020. [ + ]
Continuous conference streams at Solar 2015
The Solar 2015 Exhibition & Conference will be held from 13-14 May at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Funding boost for clean desalination and irrigation system
An alternative water desalination and irrigation system, based on clean thermal energy, has received a $132,000 grant from the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF). [ + ]
Continuous conference streams at Solar 2015
The Solar 2015 Exhibition & Conference will be held from 13-14 May at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Funding boost for clean desalination and irrigation system
An alternative water desalination and irrigation system, based on clean thermal energy, has received a $132,000 grant from the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF). [ + ]
World-first wave power project switched on
Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane today switched on the onshore power station of the Perth Wave Energy Project - the first ever wave power plant to be connected to the grid and operating multiple wave units. [ + ]
World-first wave power project switched on
Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane today switched on the onshore power station of the Perth Wave Energy Project - the first ever wave power plant to be connected to the grid and operating multiple wave units. [ + ]
Energy storage expertise at upcoming conference and exhibition
The Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition will be held from 3-4 June at Australian Technology Park, Sydney. [ + ]
