Research: ‘Self-healing’ solar cells could become a reality
In a significant stride toward sustainable energy solutions, researchers have unveiled a pioneering approach to enhance the durability and efficiency of solar cells.
Australia must act now on gas supply to prevent energy shortfalls – AEMO
The Australia Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has underscored the essential role of gas in Australia's energy security and the urgent need for new gas supply and infrastructure investments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 in its 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP).
Samsara Eco raises $100M to combat plastic waste
Samsara Eco, an enviro-tech innovator, announced it has secured AUD$100 million in its latest Series A+ funding round to eradicate plastic waste and prevent it from ending up in landfills or being incinerated.
Cleanaway expands with $110M acquisition of Citywide Waste
Cleanaway Waste Management announced its agreement to acquire Citywide Waste, the waste and recycling business of Citywide Service Solutions, for $110 million.
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Rewiring Australia urges swift electrification focus after AEMO report
Australia is urged to intensify its focus on electrification following the release of the Australian Energy Market Operator's (AEMO) Integrated System Plan (ISP), which underscores the country's ability to reliably transition to renewable energy with increased capacity.
Tasmania’s fermentation sector boosted with gov’t grant
Tasmania is poised to introduce a pioneering industry through FermenTas’ Australian-first Fermentation Hub, currently under development in Legana.
Calix unveils major US direct air capture projects with Heirloom
Heirloom, a US Direct Air Capture (DAC) company, announced plans to build two DAC facilities in Shreveport, Louisiana, capable of jointly removing up to 320,000 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year.
Australia rolls out first electric trucks for sustainable last-mile delivery
Australia is set to revolutionise last-mile delivery with the introduction of 112 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) trucks, funded by a $12.8 million grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Driving the Nation Fund.
WA grants propel seaweed manufacturing to replace plastics
Uluu, a northern suburbs business, is poised to redefine manufacturing using seaweed as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic.
Capgemini enhances Aussie engineering capabilities with acquisition of D+I
French technology consultancy Capgemini announced the signing of an agreement to acquire D+I, a product design and development consultancy in Australia.
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The future of steel engineering: Using CRM systems across supply chains
The construction industry has undergone significant transformation over the past twenty years. Speedpanel, a leading Australian manufacturer of lightweight, fire-rated, and acoustic wall systems, made a groundbreaking entrance in the early '90s, revolutionising the Australian construction landscape.
