Industry News
Technology stores solar energy
MIT researchers have discovered a way to store energy for use when the sun isn't shining. This discovery could transform solar power from a marginal alternative power source to a mainstream energy source.
[ + ]Sponsorship raises awareness
Grundfos Pumps Australia is sponsoring the ‘Droughtbusters’ entrant in this years 2008 SA Variety Bash. The team is made up of Darren Ferber, Kelly Mitchell and Kevin Archer, and hopes to raise awareness of the everyday struggles of communities living through the worst of the ongoing drought conditions.
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Company in final acquisition negotiations
Pacific Environment Limited is in discussions with EcoVision Solutions and Commerical Energy Services about the possible acquisition of both companies.
[ + ]Board of inquiry to consider renewable generation
New Zealand Environment Minister Trevor Mallard has appointed an independent board of inquiry to consider the proposed National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation.
[ + ]September release for vision for emissions trading
The next instalment of climate change adviser Ross Garnaut's vision for emissions trading will be released on 5 September. Garnaut released his first draft report on emissions trading in July, but the 550-page document did not contain proposals on the pace of cutting emissions.
[ + ]Project receives Environment and Energy Efficiency Award
Watters Electrical received the Environment and Energy Efficiency Award for work on the 'Epsom Recycled Water' project at the Victorian 2008 National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Excellence Awards.
[ + ]$10 million for future waste management
The Victorian Advanced Resource Recovery Initiative (VARRI) will explore the use of new waste recovery technology to process Melbourne’s waste into clean energy and product such as compost.
[ + ]Smarter air traffic to save fuel
Smarter air traffic control could save 500 kg of fuel and reduce airport noise by 35% for a typical Boeing 747 flight between Sydney and Melbourne ,according to a team of Canberra-based researchers.
[ + ]Sustainable design and development acknowledged
Hyder Consulting and The New Rouse Hill have won top spots in the sustainability category at the 2008 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW Award for Excellence Gala Dinner.
[ + ]Australian accredited carbon accounting course introduced
In response to the community's growing awareness of climate change, Swinburne University of Technology has introduced what is claimed to be Australia's first accredited course in carbon accounting.
[ + ]Recyclers call on government to recognise recycling
A collection of the biggest recyclers in the country is calling for the Federal Government to give serious recognition to recycling’s valuable contribution to combating climate change.
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Carbon capture milestone for CSIRO in China
Just weeks out from the Olympics, the CSIRO and its Chinese partners have launched a post-combustion capture (PCC) pilot plant in Beijing that strips carbon dioxide from power station flue gases in an effort to stem climate change.
[ + ]Schneider Electric acquires Xantrex Technology
Schneider Electric has signed an agreement with Xantrex Technology to acquire all of its common shares.
[ + ]$75 million Climate Ready program opens for business
Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has announced that the Rudd government’s $75 million Climate Ready program is open for applications.
[ + ]EPA reviews waste regulation
The South Australian EPA is reviewing the way it regulates the waste industry in response to the increase in resource recovery and re-use.
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