Industry News
$5m training centre to advance clean energy transition
The University of Wollongong has been awarded $5 million in funding for an ARC Training Centre in Energy Technologies for Future Grids. [ + ]
Zero emissions aquatic centre set for Melbourne's west
ARENA has announced funding to help build a zero emissions indoor leisure and aquatic centre in Melbourne's west. [ + ]
HRS Heat Exchangers acquired by Exchanger Industries Limited
HRS Heat Exchangers has announced that it has been acquired by Canadian company Exchanger Industries Limited (EIL). [ + ]
Energy from Waste Conference postponed
In light of the uncertainty relating to COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns, WMRR has postponed its 2021 Energy from Waste Conference, now to be held in November. [ + ]
Clean energy event returns to Melbourne this October
All-Energy Australia will be held from 27–28 October 2021 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Pact and Cleanaway to build $38m plastic recycling plant in Vic
The new $38 million plastic recycling facility will process more than 20,000 tonnes of plastic packaging collected from household recycling bins into food-grade resins. [ + ]
Key projects take action on waste recovery plans
NWRIC and ACOR will deliver projects aligned to key targets in the National Waste Policy Action Plan to improve resource recovery standards and procedures. [ + ]
AWRE 2021 cancelled following lockdown extensions
AWRE 2021 — scheduled for 25–26 August — has been cancelled due to the unfolding COVID-19 situation across the nation. [ + ]
83rd WIOA Victorian Water Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition
The Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA) is pleased to bring the Annual Water Operations Conference and Exhibition to Bendigo. [ + ]
Partnership supports next generation of sustainability leaders
Enel Green Power Australia has partnered with Monash University to support the launch of its innovative and award-winning Green Steps program. [ + ]
Hydrant bikini set to solve soiling issues
An innovative fire hydrant protection device could significantly reduce maintenance costs and extend the life of hydrants. [ + ]
ABB wins contract to support Sydney Water infrastructure project
ABB will provide drive and motor products and services as part of Sydney Water's ProMac water and wastewater infrastructure project. [ + ]
Predicting power generation from wind and solar
Machine-learning technology is being used to accurately predict energy generation from wind and solar for integration with the national grid. [ + ]
500 Collins Street achieves Platinum WELL Certification
The office tower in Melbourne's CBD earned the distinction based on 10 categories of building performance. [ + ]
Maximising the energy extraction of wind farms
How can wind farms maximise the amount of energy extracted from wind? [ + ]
