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Anaerobic digestion provides major savings for malt producer

17 May, 2018

Since 2016 Muntons has operated a closed-loop system which turns liquid malt waste into a high-quality biofertiliser at its production plant in Suffolk, England.


Dairy factory upgrades coal boiler to burn biomass

02 May, 2018

The coal boiler at Fonterra's Brightwater dairy factory is about to get an upgrade, adding capacity to burn wood biomass to generate steam.


ABB Terra High Power fast electric vehicle charger

27 April, 2018

ABB has launched its latest EV charging solution, the Terra High Power (Terra HP). By operating at powers of up to 350 kW, the charger is said to add up to 200 km of range to an electric vehicle in 8 min.


Cranes powered by cooking oil

18 April, 2018

A major Australian construction project has cut carbon emissions by 100 tonnes thanks to the use of a fuel blend made up of 20% biodiesel — mainly consisting of cooking oil.


Electric water taxi tested on Lake Geneva

17 April, 2018

The zero-emission vehicle represents a milestone in the development of new forms of transportation that do not impact the environment or place any burden on urban infrastructure.


Consortium to create a global supply chain for hydrogen

13 April, 2018

The Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) project will demonstrate the viability of producing hydrogen in Victoria, for export to Japan.


Goulburn abattoir turns its waste into bioenergy

13 April, 2018

ARENA provided $2.1 million in funding to ReNu Energy to design, construct, own and operate a biogas facility at Southern Meats' Goulburn abattoir facility.


The biggest barrier to microgrids

12 April, 2018

The establishment of viable business cases for different applications is the main barrier to the continued uptake of microgrids in Australia, according to Greg Allen from Carnegie Clean Energy.


Are our cities ready to go renewable?

10 April, 2018

The City of Adelaide will host the third Renewable Cities Australia forum and electric vehicle workshop — an event that will share innovations and successes achieved in urban areas across Australia.


Waste Management workshop converting diesel trucks into EVs

03 April, 2018

Waste Management NZ has opened New Zealand's first workshop dedicated to converting diesel trucks into electric vehicles.


Waste-to-chemistry project kicks off in Rotterdam

06 March, 2018

The new waste-to-chemistry facility will convert up to 360,000 tonnes of waste into 270 million litres of 'green' methanol for use in the chemical industry and transportation sector.


Hydrogen Mobility Australia is a new voice for the hydrogen industry

05 February, 2018

With a membership comprising vehicle manufacturers, energy companies and infrastructure providers, Hydrogen Mobility Australia will be a national body representing the hydrogen sector.


Meridian Energy adds hydro, solar and wind projects

05 February, 2018

Meridian Energy will take ownership of GSP Energy's hydro power stations, and has additionally signed three power purchase agreements (PPAs) with renewable projects in Victoria and NSW.


Australia on track to hit 2020 Renewable Energy Target

24 January, 2018

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that there will be enough renewable energy projects built over the next three years to meet the Renewable Energy Target in 2020.


Ready, set, GO — graphene oxide batteries are a cleaner alternative to lithium ion

12 December, 2017

Under a $3.45 million Cooperative Research Centre Project (CRC-P) grant, Australian researchers will partner with industry to commercialise batteries based on graphene oxide (GO).


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