Tag: renewable energy
Collie’s transition to new industries powering ahead with major project milestones
Collie’s transformation into a hub for future industries continues to gain momentum, with several milestone developments positioning the Western Australian town at the forefront of the state’s industrial transition.
Eco-friendly recycled Black TERRA debuts as SodaStream HQ goes 100% green
SodaStream Australia has marked Earth Day by launching a new environmentally focused product and announcing a shift to renewable energy at its Melbourne operations.
UQ sets solar efficiency record using sustainable perovskite technology
Researchers from the University of Queensland have achieved what they claim as a new world record in solar cell efficiency using eco-friendly perovskite technology, in a development that underscores the university’s role at the forefront of renewable energy research.
Tweed Shire turns cyclone debris into renewable energy
Tweed Shire Council has partnered with Cape Byron Power to convert more than 4,000 tonnes of green waste generated by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred into renewable energy.
City of Sydney unveils five-year plan to reach net zero by 2035
The City of Sydney has unveiled a renewed draft environmental strategy aimed at keeping the city on track to reach net zero emissions by 2035, with proposals that include cutting operational energy use by 30 per cent and phasing out the use of fossil gas across its operations.
Pacific Green’s first Australian energy storage project secures buyer
Pacific Green Technologies, Inc has announced the completion of the sale of its Limestone Coast North Energy Park development to Intera Renewables in a transaction valued at AUD 460 million (USD 293 million).
Edify Energy to build large-scale solar and battery system for Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto and Edify Energy have signed two hybrid services agreements (HSAs) to supply renewable energy to Rio Tinto’s Gladstone aluminium operations in Queensland.
Energy Dome sets up APAC headquarters in Melbourne
Italian energy storage company Energy Dome has selected Melbourne as the location for its Asia-Pacific headquarters, a move supported by the Victorian Government as part of its efforts to attract global investment and bolster renewable energy initiatives.
ARENA invests $30M in advanced cathode powder manufacturing
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $30 million in conditional funding for VSPC Pty Ltd (VSPC) to support the commercialisation of a new manufacturing process for lithium-ion battery cathode powder.
Gold Fields awards wind turbine manufacturing contract for St Ives mine
Gold Fields has awarded a contract to Goldwind to design, manufacture, and construct seven wind turbines for its St Ives gold mine in Western Australia.