sustainability

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 →

In a press release by the SA government, Adelaide has been announced as now being a hub for SA’s electric vehicle charging network with eight fast charging stations opening today within a new dedicated electric vehicle (EV) parking area, adjacent to the Central Market precinct. A further 11 charging stations will be installed in the Adelaide Central … Continue reading Adelaide an electric vehicle hub →

PUF Ventures plans to construct a one million sqf greenhouse operation, with large scale manufacturing, processing and office facilities for the cultivation, production and manufacture of medical cannabis and associated products in Australia. The construction of the facility will be completed in stages at an estimated total cost of C$50 million (A$51 million). The first … Continue reading PUF Ventures to build largest medical cannabis facility in Australia →

The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC), the global organisation transforming business and society by accelerating the adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and oneM2M, the global IoT standards initiative, have announced they have agreed to work together to contribute to the creation and development of the industrial internet. Under this agreement, the organisations will promote the … Continue reading Industrial Internet Consortium and oneM2M partner on IIoT →

Queensland company Clenergy TeamArrow is claiming line honours in the developmental race for the world’s first commercially available solar-powered car. According to the state government’s media release, Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy Leeanne Enoch officially launched the Arrow STF (Sports Touring Framework), a two-seater “Cruiser Class” solar sports coupe that has a … Continue reading QLD company produces world-first solar-powered car →

GS1 has announced a collaboration with IBM and Microsoft to leverage GS1 standards in their enterprise blockchain applications for supply chain clients. The organisation’s global standards for identification and structured data enable blockchain network users to scale enterprise adoption and maintain a single, shared version of the truth about supply chain and logistics events—increasing data … Continue reading GS1, IBM, Microsoft collaborate to leverage GS1 standards for blockchain applications →

Analysts from Research and Markets have announced in their latest report on industrial automation that the global industrial automation services market was US$35.2 billion (A$44.5 billion) in 2016 and is estimated to reach US$64.5 billion (A$80.6 billion) by 2022 growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6 per cent for the forecasted period. Industrial automation … Continue reading Global industrial automation market to reach A$80.6b →

Joint Research Centres announced last week in a media statement that Australian researchers collaborating with Chinese partners on industry-based projects can apply for funding under the third round of the Australia-China Science and Research Fund (ACSRF) The statement mentioned that this round of funding will support up to six new ACSRF – Joint Research Centres … Continue reading Australia, China share research and innovation →

Driverless vehicle company Navya and the SA Government have agreed on plans to establish Navya’s Asia-Pacific manufacturing facility in Adelaide. The agreement followed discussions between Premier Jay Weatherill and Navya CEO Christophe Sapet in Paris. Investment Attraction South Australia has been working with Navya for the past 12 months to bring the project to fruition. … Continue reading Navya to establish Asia-Pac HQ in Adelaide →

According to a press statement by the Victorian Government has backed more local Gippsland businesses to drive growth and create almost 100 new jobs across the region. Minister for Industry and Employment Wade Noonan and Member for Eastern Victorian Harriet Shing toured Gippsland Solar in Traralgon to announce new grants from the Victorian Government’s $10 … Continue reading 100 new jobs created as Vic Government backs Gippsland businesses →

The government of Victoria has helped a Sunshine West engine repair business create highly-skilled jobs for former automotive workers. Minister for Industry and Employment Wade Noonan met workers at Cornell Diesel and toured the company’s new state-of-the-art servicing facility. “We know Melbourne’s west has been hit hard by the end of local car manufacturing, and these … Continue reading New jobs for former auto workers in Victoria →

A Climate Council report states who they see as leading the charge of Australia’s transition to clean, affordable and efficient renewable energy and storage technology. The Renewables Ready: States Leading the Charge report shows South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory are all leading the renewables race, while the Federal Government remains stuck at … Continue reading Climate Council: SA, TAS and ACT leading the renewables charge →

The Victorian Government’s worker transfer scheme has helped its first 25 former Hazelwood power station workers secure new jobs at other Latrobe Valley power stations. Minister for Industry and Employment Wade Noonan today met the group who recently commenced work at the AGL Loy Yang A power station. “We promised to support former Hazelwood workers … Continue reading New beginnings for former Hazelwood workers →

Bosch has announced last week that it has launched a digital vehicle access system which would turn the smartphone into a car key. With this system, smartphones are identified by the on-board sensors in a car as drivers approach them. If verified, the car will then unlock automatically. With this new application, Bosch says that … Continue reading Bosch announces digital keyless access system for cars →

ANZ’s Stateometer report that was released earlier this week has indicated that Victoria is the only state economy in Australia that has grown above trend for two consecutive years. According to a media release by the Victorian government, housing, the labour market and trade were all positive contributors to the index in the quarter. The report … Continue reading ANZ Stateometer: Victoria the only state to have grown “above trend” →