University of Newcastle researchers have taken a major step towards solving Australia’s growing solar panel waste problem by scaling up an acid-free process that recovers nearly 100 per cent of silver from retired solar panels. Demonstrated during the world’s first continuous pilot-scale flotation trial for solar recycling, the technology adapts a standard mining process, froth flotation, t... more

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), developer of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, has announced that David Purcell has joined the organisation as chief marketing officer. In this role, Purcell will lead marketing and communications for the organisation. The appointment marks a significant investment in USGBC's strategy to transform how buildings an... more

Australian Vanadium Ltd. and its subsidiary VSUN Energy have entered into an agreement with Alcoa of Australia to evaluate installing a utility-scale vanadium flow battery system at Alcoa’s Western Australian refinery operations. Under a non-binding 18-month memorandum of understanding (MoU), the companies will conduct a scoping-level study to assess the technical and financial viability of a... more

Australia’s construction industry is designing for a different climate than it was a decade ago. More frequent heat waves, intense storms and bushfire risk are changing what your clients expect from new buildings. Passive design helps you create structures that stay comfortable, consume less energy and perform more reliably during extreme weather. As building standards continue to evolve, these ... more