Sustainability Archives - Ecogeneration https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/category/sustainability/ The voice for Australia's clean energy industry Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:24:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-ECO-Favicon-1-32x32.png Sustainability Archives - Ecogeneration https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/category/sustainability/ 32 32 Australian aluminium anchors a solar revolution https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/australian-aluminium-capral-anchors-a-local-solar-revolution/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:24:48 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=23589
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A new Australian-made solar framing system is turning heads not just for its engineering, but also for its low-carbon footprint …

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A new Australian-made solar framing system is turning heads not just for its engineering, but also for its low-carbon footprint and circular economy credentials. Solar Waves is a utility-scale solar deployment
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]]> Future-proof by design: how early energy planning is paying off https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/future-proof-by-design-how-early-energy-planning-is-paying-off/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 03:49:25 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=23127
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As pressure increases to deliver lower-emission, future-ready infrastructure without blowing the budget, a key trend is emerging – moving from passive energy use to energy-active precincts. Smart developers
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]]> Solar panels support grassland productivity https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/solar-panels-support-grassland-productivity/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:54:43 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=23083
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Solar panels may do more than just harvest energy – they could also help grassland stay greener during drought, according to new research. A four-year field study has found that semi-arid grasslands
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]]> CSE25: Climate action meets engineering reality https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/cse25-climate-action-meets-engineering-reality/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:40:50 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=23079
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For engineers, climate change it is no longer on the horizon – it is part of every project brief. Whether it is energy systems, transport networks or urban infrastructure, climate resilience is now central
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]]> Wind farm guidelines for bird and bat protection https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/wind-farm-guidelines-for-bird-and-bat-protection/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 01:21:43 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=23065
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Wind energy developers in Victoria will face tougher scrutiny under a new government handbook aimed at minimising risks to threatened birds and bats. The 100-page document, released by the Department of
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]]> Carbon data expanded https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/carbon-data-expanded/ Tue, 27 May 2025 23:01:18 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=23039
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Australia’s carbon credit market is entering a new era of openness, with fresh data revealing when carbon projects start, finish, and how long their climate benefits are meant to last. The Clean Energy
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]]> Revera Energy announces Amp Energy acquisition https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/revera-energy-announces-amp-energy-acquisition/ Wed, 21 May 2025 23:53:46 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=22995 Amp Energy’s Australian and United Kingdom arms have been acquired by Revera Energy, as well as longtime partner Carlyle.
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Amp Energy’s Australian and United Kingdom arms have been acquired by Revera Energy, as well as longtime partner Carlyle. Amp’s first foray into the Australian market was in 2017, with the company
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]]> Fronius: Shine on https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/fronius-shine-on/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 22:05:41 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=21320
Fronius’ Verto inverter is an adaptable, flexible inverter for small businesses, agricultural applications, and apartment buildings. Image: Fronius

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Fronius’ Verto inverter is an adaptable, flexible inverter for small businesses, agricultural applications, and apartment buildings. Image: Fronius
A family-owned global company founded in 1945, Fronius has played a pioneering role in the solar and renewable energy industry since the early 1990s. According to
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]]> Queensland backs waste gas generation project https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/queensland-backs-waste-gas-generation-project/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:42:36 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=21042 Eraring, Coal, Fire, Greenhouse Gas, power station, emission
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A new waste gas generation project at the Kestrel coal mine north of Emerald is set to significantly reduce mining emissions in Central Queensland. The Queensland Government has announced
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]]> Greenhill Energy unveils $425m hydrogen project for SA https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/greenhill-energy-unveils-425m-hydrogen-project-for-sa/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 04:51:26 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=17678
Greenhill Energy's $425 million initiative aims to reshape Australia's energy sector. Image: reewungjunerr/ Adobe Stock.

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Greenhill Energy has announced plans to invest $425 million in constructing a waste-to-hydrogen processing facility in South Australia, aiming to convert landfill waste and sustainable biomass into various
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