We are proud to announce that Ekistica is now B Corp™ Certified, joining a global community of for-purpose businesses meeting strict standards for social and environmental impact, governance, accountability and transparency.
Ekistica is among the first professional advisory and technical consultancies of its kind in Australia to be certified, having made a legal commitment to consider the interests of all stakeholders in business operations: workers, customers, communities, and the environment. This is the next step in fulfilling our vision of a world where the appropriation of technology enables people, communities and business to reach their full potential.
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Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Project wins Australian Solar Power Project of the Year at the 2022 Asian Power Awards
The Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Project has won the 2022 Asian Power Awards’ Solar Power Project of the Year – Australia in recognition of its success in the Northern Territory, Australia.
Since the power station was switched on in February 2022, it has drawn on 100% solar energy to supply Jabiru during the day. The battery stores the excess solar energy produced to extend renewable energy penetration beyond daylight hours. This enables the power station to deliver more than 50% renewable energy.
Jabiru has decreased its diesel consumption by approximately 1.7 million litres per year, significantly reducing its carbon footprint and exposure to volatile fuel prices. Converting Jabiru’s previous 100% fossil-fuelled electricity supply to hybrid renewable energy abates 6,000 tonnes of CO2-e, per year, which is comparable to removing 1,600 cars off the road annually. This enables Jabiru to contribute towards the Northern Territory Government’s efforts to achieve its target of 50% renewable energy by 2030.
The power station has a modular design that will enable future expansions as Jabiru grows or new technologies emerge to provide even higher renewable energy penetration. Learnings from the project could substantially benefit seven million people who live in rural and remote Australia (28% of the population), and more worldwide.
Ekistica is the 2023 West Macs Monster Gold Sponsor
Ekistica is once again sponsoring the inaugural West Macs Monster ultrarunning event in 2023. Held over three days on the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory, the West Macs Monster is a 231km spectacular single track, end to end supported, non-stop extreme ultra race organised by the Alice Springs Running and Walking Club (ASRWC). With additional 128km, 65km, 25km and 5km distance choices, and all finishing at the Historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station, the West Macs Monster is Australia’s premier trail running event.
Having been a founding sponsor of the WMM Ekistica has agreed to be the naming rights sponsor of the 231km, 128km and 65km events for the next three years. Check out the video from the 2022 event above, and for more information visit https://westmacsmonster.com.au/
