Engineers create novel method to eliminate heavy metals from biosolids
A team of engineers led by RMIT University in collaboration with South East Water and Manipal University in India has developed a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to remove heavy metals, including copper and zinc, from biosolids.
Dairy manufacturing plant revamp among Victorian renewable energy projects to receive funding
The Victorian Government is investing more than $8 million through the Waste to Energy – Bioenergy Fund to boost 24 projects, including the improvement of a major dairy business that aims to convert cheese whey waste into biogas to be used to power its dairy manufacturing plant.
Neoen taps CIMIC’s UGL to construct new big battery in WA
Renewable energy company Neoen has selected CIMIC Group’s UGL for the design and construction of Stage 1 of Collie Battery, a 219 MW/877 MWh battery energy storage system, and associated energy infrastructure in Western Australia.Â
Green steelmaking holds major opportunity for Western Australia – says report
The potential for Western Australia to join the globally expanding value chain for green steelmaking is highlighted in new research released by the Western Australian government, as announced in a media statement.Â
Talga’s Swedish Battery Anode Project receives financial approval from European Investment Bank
Battery manufacturer Talga Group announced that the European Investment Bank (EIB) board has approved €150 million (AUD 239 million) senior debt funding to underpin Talga’s Vittangi Anode Project in Sweden.
CSIRO researchers work with manufacturing team in using glasshouses toward net zero ambition
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO launched a ‘shark tank’-style competition to grant internal funding for the development of glasshouses that could potentially reduce emissions and enhance plant growth.
CEFC-backed HydGene Renewables moves Australia one step closer to chemical manufacturing revolution
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is investing in HydGene Renewables, a new Australian company that has developed an alternative green hydrogen solution that converts biomass into hydrogen while remaining renewable and carbon negative.
Wastewater-produced biomethane gas in NSW to potentially be used in manufacturing processes
An Australian-first project in New South Wales has seen biomethane injected into the gas network, which can be used in those manufacturing processes that currently rely on gas for heat.
Queensland funds establishment of new Barcaldine Renewable Energy Zone
The Queensland government has announced a $7 million investment to support the establishment of a new renewable energy industrial precinct in Barcaldine.Â
Victoria adds 150-MW storage capacity to big battery pipeline
Victoria is getting an additional 150-MW energy storage capacity with a new big battery installed at the former coal-fired power station in Hazelwood, Gippsland.Â
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