Latest Industry News
- Qld Govt backs new resource recovery event October 6, 2026A new industry event is emerging to help drive Australia’s circular economy agenda. Supported by the Queensland Government, the event is gaining momentum among leading industry associations and a growing network of businesses committed to advancing resource recovery, recycling and circular economy outcomes. Held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on 29–30 July 2027, ‘LOOP: […]
- World record set for large-scale perovskite PV efficiency October 6, 2026Engineers from UNSW Sydney have collaborated with high-tech energy company UtmoLight to set a benchmark for 676 cm2 perovskite solar submodules. The UNSW team, led by Scientia Professor Xiaojing Hao, achieved a certified stabilised power conversion efficiency of 23.5%, beating the previous benchmark by 0.6 percentage points. The result is particularly significant because it sets […]
- Can wastewater algae be used in manufacturing? October 5, 2026UNSW Sydney has partnered with Sydney Water and Pacific Bio to investigate how more value can be recovered from algae biomass produced through wastewater treatment. The early-stage research is exploring whether the biomass can be converted into a binder and combined with underutilised materials such as discarded textiles to create new materials for manufacturing. Textiles […]
- Making the business case for AI in energy management September 30, 2026For organisations considering AI in buildings and industrial operations, the useful starting question is specific: which energy or operating problem needs to be solved, and how will we know whether the investment has worked? Customers’ questions about AI have become more practical over the past 18 months. Business leaders want to understand how it can […]
- Why production flexibility matters to Australian food and beverage manufacturers September 30, 2026Australian food and beverage manufacturers are producing more product variants in shorter runs as customer and retailer requirements change. Responding to those shifts can affect energy demand as well as production schedules. Changes to recipes, packaging formats and production sequences can involve costly engineering work, particularly in plants with aging infrastructure and limited access to […]
- Power and cooling readiness emerge as barriers to scaling AI September 30, 2026Australian organisations are moving AI into everyday operations while assessing whether their power, cooling and connectivity can support more demanding workloads. Research commissioned by Schneider Electric suggests infrastructure planning needs to be considered alongside AI investment. Seven in 10 technology decision-makers surveyed believe Australia needs further investment in digital and energy infrastructure to realise the […]
- A practical path to electrifying food manufacturing September 30, 2026Gas has long supplied the heat for cooking, steaming, drying and sterilisation in Australian food manufacturing. For producers assessing energy costs, supply exposure and emissions, reducing that dependence is becoming an important planning task. The starting point is to understand the heat a site needs and how efficiently it is supplied. Electrification can then be […]
- $3m investment in microgrids for Far West communities September 30, 2026The NSW Government is investing $3 million to explore new solar and battery-powered microgrid projects across four of NSW’s most remote Far West communities, delivering reliable power where it is needed most. Working in partnership with Essential Energy, the project will scope new assets required to generate and store energy locally to improve energy security […]
- METTLER TOLEDO VSK9 Driver Control Station September 30, 2026Designed for modern logistics, bulk handling and industrial sites, the VSK9 Driver Control Station enables drivers to complete transactions directly from their trucks through a driver-friendly interface. With automated vehicle and driver identification, self-service functionality and automated ticketing, the VSK9 provides transactions while reducing queue times and improving traffic flow. Drivers can complete weighing processes […]
- Intelligent sensor detects petroleum leaks to prevent water contamination September 30, 2026Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD) has introduced its new self-cleaning oil-in-water sensor — OIW80 — which helps municipal water and wastewater facilities as well as industrial plants to quickly and accurately detect oil in water leak incidents. Engineers at municipal water or wastewater facilities and industrial plants will find that the new OIW80 Sensor helps them to […]
- Australia now more at risk from climate pollution September 29, 2026Australians remain dangerously exposed and ill-prepared for the risks outlined in the National Climate Risk Assessment a year ago, according to the Climate Council, with worsening floods, fires, heat and storms all being supercharged by climate pollution. This comes as global pollution hits an all-time high, which, together with a record-strength El Niño, is pushing […]
- Weekly FOGO service for Sutherland Shire September 29, 2026Residents across Sutherland Shire are being asked to get ready for the Council’s new Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) service — set to be rolled out to single-dwelling households from 2 November 2026. The FOGO rollout will commence with single-dwelling households, with future expansion planned for multi-unit developments and apartment buildings in 2027/2028. Food […]