sustainability

Energy and environment ministers of G20 nations have adopted a statement outlining that the potential to transition to clean energy and sustainable environments depends upon improving business environments to encourage innovation and change. The G20 is made up of 19 countries and the EU. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, France, India, Indonesia, … Continue reading G20 puts forth agenda for energy transition and sustainable growth →

A team of University of Queensland researchers will join forces with 40 other organisations to form a new cooperative research centre (CRC), set to improve offshore renewable energy production. The Blue Economy CRC is a $329 million research project that combines seafood, renewable energy and offshore engineering for the first time. It is underpinned by a $70m … Continue reading Research centre to improve renewable energy production and offshore engineering →

A 2018 PwC report, Australia’s IoT Opportunity: Driving Future Growth, stated that across five industries assessed, which represent 25 per cent of Australia’s GDP, the Internet of Things (IoT) can achieve potential annual benefits of $194-$308 billion over a period of 8-18 years. This impact translates into average productivity improvements of about 2 per cent … Continue reading IoT solutions that improve sustainability processes →

An energy report outlining the market and the potential for opportunities in utility-scale battery storage in NSW was released at an industry event in Sydney at the end of last week. Entitled “Opportunities for Utility Scale Battery Storage in NSW”, the report was produced by the Australian Energy Storage Alliance (AESA) in partnership with AECOM and supported by … Continue reading Opportunities for NSW utility-scale battery storage →

A report by the South Australian government has said that a new technology in South Australia that will make it more affordable to convert agricultural waste into high value activated carbon could soon be on the market with a $217,000 State Government grant. Adelaide based company ByGen’s breakthrough product has the potential to convert millions … Continue reading ByGen activated carbon tech breakthrough →

The Victorian state government is backing a new scientific study offshore from the Ninety Mile Beach in Gippsland that could help combat climate change and create the jobs of the future. The joint state and federally funded study is being conducted by CarbonNet to advance the science of carbon capture and storage (CCS) at a … Continue reading Gippsland Study to help grow jobs and fight climate change →

Last week, Toyota Australia announced that it has joined forces with industry heavyweights to accelerate the reality of a hydrogen society built upon clean and renewable energy technology. The company has become a foundation member of Hydrogen Mobility Australia (HMA), which has been established to support the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. … Continue reading Toyota joins HMA to support renewable energy drive →

Atlas Copco, has issued a press statement late last week on a solid order intake growth and operating profit for the closing quarter of 2017. In the near term, the overall demand for the group is expected to remain at current high level. “Our winning teams ensured we had a strong end to a record … Continue reading Atlas Copco reports strong close to Q4 of 2017 →

ABB and Formula E will partner to champion e-mobility for a sustainable future. ABB is bringing its name and innovation and technology leadership to the series, which will be now known as the “ABB FIA Formula E Championship.” The move is seen as an ideal partnership for Formula E. Formula E serves as a competitive … Continue reading ABB and Formula E partner to write the future of e-mobility →

Earlier this week, Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that it will market more than 10 all-electric vehicle (EV) models globally in the early 2020s. It also said that the investment on the battery development will most likely exceed 1.5 trillion yen (A$17.4bn) through 2030. With tightening global regulations on emissions and to counter its market rivals … Continue reading Toyota to ramp up manufacturing of battery EV models by early 2020s →

Schneider has committed to sourcing 100 per cent renewable electricity and is throwing light on the doubling of its energy productivity. In a press statement, the company mentioned that it strongly believes it cannot go renewable without ensuring optimisation of its energy system first. The newly announced commitments are yet another step-in Schneider Electric’s journey … Continue reading Schneider commits to 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2030 →

Ten teams have been selected for the latest round of ON Accelerate, a structured, full-time accelerator that brings together the experience and expertise of established researchers, entrepreneurs and inspiring mentors. CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Larry Marshall said that ON had uncovered science and technology solutions for some of Australia’s biggest challenges in energy, food and … Continue reading CSIRO announces 10 teams for ON Accelerate →

CSIRO has opened a new $100 million research facility focused on solving some of Australia’s biggest challenges across agriculture, the environment and the digital world. The Synergy Building features 15,000 sqm of modern lab and office accommodation housing 500 scientists focused on areas including future crops, natural resources, climate science and data or digital solutions. … Continue reading CSIRO opens $100 mil collaborative research facility in ACT →

Schneider Electric has formed a partnership with Australian renewable energy engineering company Planet Ark Power and has been awarded a $1.95 million grant by the South Australian state government to support the delivery of a secure, sustainable and affordable energy supply to the state. The grant will help build a $13.9 million solar and battery pilot project … Continue reading Schneider gets greenlight for energy project in SA →

Renewable Cities Australia (RCA) 2018 will be held on 23-24 May 2018 in Adelaide, a city that looks towards maximising opportunities in a low-carbon economy. The third RCA Forum, along with the Electric Vehicle (EV) Workshop and Exhibition, will be co-located with the Australian Energy Storage Conference Exhibition. Registrations to exhibit and sponsor are now … Continue reading RCA 2018 heads to Adelaide →

In a statement by the Victorian state government, North-East Victoria is set to lead the way in solar energy production thanks to several local solar farm projects. Speaking at the Northern Victoria New Energy Technology Roundtable in Shepparton yesterday, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio said regional Victoria had an essential role to … Continue reading NE Vic to go big on solar power →

Reflective safety gear requires a combination of comfort, compliance and visibility. To help meet this need, 3M Scotchlite reflective material has launched the 5410 Diamond Mesh Trim. The new reflective material delivers bright, compliant visibility paired with breathability and durability. It was developed with a patent-pending cut-and-spread technology, which eliminates material waste created during the … Continue reading 3M creates new reflective material for workwear →

The Victorian government has said that Alcoa’s Portland smelter has restored production capacity lost following a power outage in December last year that they say will boost the confidence for manufacturing workers and local businesses. Premier Daniel Andrews and Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney met Alcoa workers and contractors to celebrate completion of the … Continue reading Alcoa smelter production capacity restored →

The SA state government has received 60 international proposals under its $150 million Renewable Technology Fund. The proposals included a diverse range of next generation renewable energy and energy storage technologies, including batteries, bioenergy, pumped hydro, thermal, compressed air and flywheel. The government website mentioned that successful applicants will be notified in the ensuing months. Of these … Continue reading Proposals flow in for SA’s Renewable Tech Fund →

Melbourne start up business Relectrify is launching its ground-breaking new technology to repurpose used batteries from electric vehicles for extended use, including in behind-the-meter household energy storage, according to a CEFC media release. With a $750,000 equity investment from the Clean Energy Innovation Fund, Relectrify will develop and commercialise control technologies that optimise the use … Continue reading Relectrify develops new battery technology →