Tag: electricity
Off-grid solar sector urged to boost repair initiatives to extend product lifespan
A recent report highlights a critical opportunity for the off-grid solar industry to extend the lifespan of solar products in rural and off-grid communities through enhanced repair initiatives.
NSW solar farm project to cut emissions, power 191,000 homes
The Australian Government has greenlit the construction of a 450-megawatt solar farm in the Upper Hunter, set to generate enough electricity to power 191,000 homes.
Electricity-free soft robot set to transform precision surgery
Biomedical engineers from UNSW have developed an electricity-free soft robotic system that could pave the way for more precise, low-cost surgeries.
Ampcontrol inks power deal to go green in New South Wales
Ampcontrol, a provider of electrical and electronic solutions, announced a landmark Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to link the electricity used by its New South Wales (NSW) sites with renewable sources.
Coles, CleanCo partnership lights the way for a sustainable Christmas
Publicly-owned energy company CleanCo has joined forces with Australian retailer Coles to fulfil 95 per cent of its electricity needs in Queensland as the festive season approaches and millions of Queenslanders gear up for Christmas celebrations.
Alcoa inks nine-year deal to supply 300MW electricity to Portland Aluminium
Aluminium giant Alcoa of Australia announced a new agreement with AGL Energy Limited (AGL) to deliver 300 megawatts of power supply to Portland Aluminium Smelter in Victoria in a push to support its future operations.
Manufacturing among best industries for immigrant workers in Australia, survey says
The manufacturing sector has ranked fifth in the list of best industries for immigrants to work in, according to a survey, joining the list that includes mining; construction; and electricity, gas, water, and waste services.
EU’s greenhouse gas emission drops in 2021, says report
A report from Eurostat, the European Union’s statistics office, has revealed that greenhouse gas emissions generated by economic activities of EU resident units stood at 3.6 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalents— a 22 per cent decrease compared with the results of 2008.
Australian Workers’ Union says new coal caps leave manufacturing industry exposed
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) said the new coal caps passed by the New South Wales Parliament today would leave industry exposed by not capping the price of coal sold to steel, chemical, and cement facilities.
Boeing rolls out new data modelling tool ‘Cascade’ to boost sustainability efforts
Aerospace manufacturing giant Boeing has developed a data modelling tool that simulates the most effective methods toward achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
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