Dow-led global alliance aims to end plastic waste in the environment
Dow is leading the charge in the formation of a new alliance of global companies that will be focusing on waste management infrastructure, innovation,...
Golden Plains Wind Farm edges closer to construction
One of Australia’s largest wind farms has moved a step closer to construction after project proponent WestWind Energy secured planning permit approval from the Victorian...
WA’s newest wind farm to generate first power in 2020
Construction on the 180-megawatt Warradarge Wind Farm will start in early 2019, WA Energy Minister Bill Johnston announced last week.
Located near Eneabba, 278 kilometres...
French renewable energy firm to invest in SA
Multinational renewable energy producer, Akuo Energy has teamed up with South Australia's Enerven to deliver a new renewable energy project in Renmark.
The ‘Jane Eliza...
Canadian battery maker to create 200 new jobs in Adelaide
Canadian energy storage company Eguana Technologies will invest $12 million in South Australia’s burgeoning battery sector under the Marshall Liberal Government’s Home Battery Scheme.
The investment, which comes...
Nespresso to use Rio Tinto’s responsibly-sourced aluminium in coffee capsules
Nespresso has announced that it will be using responsibly-sourced aluminium, supplied by Rio Tinto, to manufacture its coffee capsules.
Under the agreement, the two companies will work...
Global battery maker Alpha-ESSÂ to set up shop in Adelaide
Global energy storage company Alpha-ESSÂ has announced that it will establish a battery manufacturing facility in Adelaide, creating more than 100 new jobs.
The company will...
$200m home battery scheme to drive down energy costs for South Australians
The South Australian Government is offering grants of up to $6,000 to help some 40,000 households pay for the installation of a home battery...
Amcor joins the ‘New Plastics Economy Global Commitment’
Amcor has signed up to a new global initiative aimed at reducing waste and pollution from plastic packaging.
The company has joined the New Plastics...
New ARENA-backed project to examine the feasibility of expanding the Shoalhaven Pumped Hydro Scheme
Origin Energy has received $2 million in funding from ARENA to assess the feasibility of expanding the Shoalhaven Pumped Hydro Scheme.
Located 150 kilometres south...