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Power network reforms to help solar get on the grid

Sustainability

Power network reforms to help solar get on the grid

Reforms designed to inject more small-scale solar into the grid, and support the growth of batteries and electric vehicles, have been finalised by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC). The reforms will obligate power network companies to make their networks ‘smarter’ and their businesses solar- and battery friendly. A key part of the changes will remove companies’ ability to put blanket bans on customers sending solar energy back to the […]

todayAugust 12, 2021

Boost to heavy industry's net-zero transition

Renewable Energy

Boost to heavy industry’s net-zero transition

Net-zero transition led by Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative The Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative (Australian Industry ETI) focuses on reducing supply chain emissions across five sectors: iron and steel; aluminium; LNG; other metals, including copper, nickel and lithium; and chemicals, such as fertilisers and explosives. It aims to support Australian industry to realise the opportunities of a decarbonised global economy, through identifying the timing, scale and sequencing of actions […]

todayJuly 25, 2021

Peel Business Park solar

Renewable Energy

Business park powers site with solar, battery, microgrid solution

Peel Business Park is a 1000-hectare industrial estate being developed in Nambeelup, WA. Due to the remoteness of the area, an existing power connection to the traditional grid did not exist — an onsite, behind-the-meter solar and battery solution was highlighted as the most cost-effective, reliable and green alternative. The renewable energy solution includes a 1.2 MW solar farm, incorporating over 2772 bifacial 440 W panels with a NEXTracker single-axis […]

todayJuly 22, 2021

AWRE 2021 cancelled following lockdown extensions

Sustainability

AWRE 2021 cancelled following lockdown extensions

The Australian Waste & Recycling Expo AWRE 2021 — scheduled for 25–26 August — has been cancelled due to the unfolding COVID-19 situation across the nation. Representing the national waste and recycling community, AWRE brings together exhibitors and visitors from states across Australia. The extension of the lockdowns in New South Wales, Victoria and most recently South Australia have impacted interstate travel, prohibiting industry members from connecting at a nationwide […]

todayJuly 22, 2021

Nettleton Tribe designs Brisbane build-to-rent tower

Architecture

Nettleton Tribe designs Brisbane build-to-rent tower

A 30-storey build-to-rent tower would be built atop a prominent ridgeline in Brisbane’s Bowen Hills, under a development application lodged with planning authorities. Designed by Nettleton Tribe for the Queensland CFMEU, acting as a developer, the tower would be bound by Campbell, Hazelmount and Edgar streets. Nettleton Tribe notes in its design statement that the site sits on a direct line connecting the Bowen Hills Rail and the route to […]

todayJuly 19, 2021

Templeton takes on Passive House principles 1

Passivhaus

Templeton takes on Passive House principles

By Kathleen Freimond The condo and townhome project will be built on a 33,000 square feet site at 2204 East 1st Avenue. As the Grandview-Woodlands neighbourhood transforms to take advantage of increasing property values and the Broadway Subway, an extension of the SkyTrain’s Millennium Line, Dimex Group is also looking to the future by applying Passive House principles to its 60-home Templeton development on Vancouver’s East 1st Avenue. “Currently, the […]

todayJuly 18, 2021

the hydrant bikini

Sustainability

Hydrant bikini set to solve soiling issues

A fire hydrant protection device being trialled by Urban Utilities could significantly reduce maintenance costs and extend the life of hydrants for years. The new ant and debris barrier, known as the ‘hydrant bikini’, was presented by Steve Ellwood from Urban Utilities’ infrastructure maintenance team at the company’s CEO Innovation Hour — a forum where employees can share their ideas for improvement. Steve Ellwood from Urban Utilities’ infrastructure maintenance team. […]

todayJuly 18, 2021

Radisson Hotel Group constructs 144-room new-build hotel in Djibouti (1)

World

Radisson Hotel Group constructs 144-room new-build hotel in Djibouti

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of Radisson Hotel Djibouti in partnership with Salaam Properties. Radisson Hotel Djibouti marks the Radisson Hotel Group’s debut in Djibouti and brings its East African portfolio to 18 hotels and over 2700 rooms in operation and under development, strengthening its strategic position in the region. This new signing further underscores the Group’s presence as the hotel company active in most countries on the African continent with close […]

todayJuly 17, 2021

EIB Approves €330m for 225 kV Power Line connecting Guinea and Mali

World

EIB Approves €330m for 225 kV Power Line connecting Guinea and Mali

By Diana Wachira on 8th July 2021   The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing funds for the construction of renewable energy infrastructure in West Africa. The funding is for a new 225 kV interconnector power line between Guinea and Mali. The signing ceremony for this financing contract took place in April this year at the Kaolum Hotel in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. The signing ceremony was attended by members of the […]

todayJuly 15, 2021

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