Energy
20 Nov, 2024
A worker's fatality at the Golden Plains Wind Farm in Rokewood, Victoria, has ignited fierce criticism from the Australian Workers' Union (AWU) over workplace safety practices.
The incident, which occurred this morning, has been described as preventable by union officials.
Ronnie Hayden, AWU Victoria State Secretary, expressed extreme frustration and anger over the fatality.
"This devasta... more
Construction
13 Nov, 2024
Researchers at RMIT University, in collaboration with Latvia's Riga Technical University, have unveiled an innovative device that generates static electricity from recycled polystyrene waste.
This invention has the potential to significantly reduce energy consumption in air conditioning systems and other applications.
The device, made from thin patches of layered polystyrene, each about one-... more
Resources
20 Nov, 2024
In a landmark move at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Fortescue and over 50 global shipping industry leaders have signed a major agreement calling for accelerated action on zero emissions fuel standards and investments in international shipping.
The agreement, titled Green Hydrogen and Green Shipping: Amplifying the Power of Hydrogen in a Just and ... more
13 Nov, 2024
Projects
20 Nov, 2024
Pacific Blue, Australia's leading renewable energy generator and retailer, has received approval from the Burdekin Shire Council for a significant expansion of its Haughton Solar Farm in North Queensland.
The project will add 300 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity to the existing 100 MW facility, along with a 200 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
The expansion will increase the solar fa... more
Trending
21 Nov, 2024
There will always be an intense need for more buildings, and construction professionals are firing on all cylinders to erect them as fast as possible. Demand and innovation necessitate it. However, traditional and modern construction methods damage sites with unnecessary pollution, toxins and ecological destruction.
Sites must adopt eco-friendly practices before it is too late to manage climat... more
Events
24 February 2025-27 February 2025
Asia's surging energy demand fuels the rise of hydrogen. Companies like Linde, JERA, Jindal Renewables, HDF Energy, and Hygenco are leading the conversation at Hydrogen Asia to discuss more on making hydrogen a cost-effective and sustainable energy solution.
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