Cleantech
South Australia is a world leader in seizing the many opportunities emerging as global markets pursue sustainable ways of living and working.
The State’s clean technology – or "cleantech" – businesses develop technology-based products and services that reduce environmental impacts.
South Australian business is rapidly developing "clean and green" expertise in sustainable energy, waste and water management to meet growing local, national and international demand.
The State Government has set the framework for cleantech development, including buying more than 60 hectares at Tonsley Park in southern Adelaide for sustainable research, business and manufacturing.
Read DTED's Cleantech Strategy
Sustainable energy
South Australia is a national leader in sustainable energy, committed to pursuing renewable energy forms and a strong and innovative energy-efficiency sector.
Despite having only eight per cent of Australia’s population, South Australia has more than half the nation’s grid-connected wind capacity. It is also fast developing its vast geothermal "hot rocks" resources while embracing wave-power research and investment.
RenewablesSA investigates opportunities and attracts investment in renewable energy to South Australia.
Water management
South Australian companies are world leaders in water treatment, reuse and storage. Expertise includes water management, research, policy, environmental monitoring, trading, infrastructure planning, irrigation, desalination, stormwater harvesting, groundwater management, distribution and storage.
The South Australian Water Alliance is a group of 250 companies exporting specialist expertise around the world.
Waste management and recycling
South Australia has led Australia in introducing innovative waste-reduction strategies such as bottle-deposit legislation and a ban on checkout-style plastic bags. Other initiatives include the nation’s first TV and computer glass-recycling plant.
Zero Waste SA develops and introduces methods of meeting forward-thinking waste-reduction targets.
