Utility capturing biogas to improve energy efficiency 18 Aug Melbourne Water’s Western Treatment Plant (WTP) is one step closer to becoming energy positive thanks to a new approach to anaerobic lagoon … Read more
The power of poo 8 Aug Queensland Urban Utilities (QUU) has unveiled Australia’s first poo-powered car.
Federal Government backs tidal power as next wave of renewable energy 27 Jul Tidal electricity generation got a push from the Australian Government recently, with their commitment to invest in a new feasibility study.
Victoria ramps up water security planning to prepare for an uncertain future 18 Jul Victoria’s population is set to crack 10 million by 2050, but water feeding into catchments could decrease by as much as 40% by then. With this … Read more
‘Mini-hydro’ plants pump up utilities’ renewable energy output 13 Jul To tackle the ongoing energy consumption challenge faced by water utilities, a major Victorian provider has installed five mini-hydro plants … Read more
Finkel Review highlights pumped hydro as key to renewable energy plan 29 Jun Australian Chief Scientist Alan Finkel’s report into the National Electricity Market has found the water industry could play a key role in … Read more
