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The Australian Government has opened an approach to market seeking an administrator to deliver a National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot, as part of efforts to manage the growing number of solar panels reaching the end of their operational life.

Australia’s government has released a set of initial requirements aimed at shaping the future of consumer energy technologies, with a particular emphasis on improving manufacturing consistency and device compatibility across the sector.

Manufacturing graphite for battery use is emerging as a key focus in Australia’s efforts to support clean energy and technology supply chains, according to CSIRO.  

Sphere, an Australian full-stack technology and services provider with offices across Australia,  says a move to bring manufacturing of its HubT autonomous drone hardware fully in-house is central to a series of upgrades aimed at improving deployment speed and reliability. 

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $25.3 million in funding for NewVolt to develop a shared fast-charging network for electric trucks in Victoria, supporting the shift of Australian road freight away from diesel.

The Victorian Government has announced a new manufacturing-focused investment aimed at supporting jobs and expanding food production capacity in regional Victoria, with more than 40 roles expected to be created in the state’s dairy sector.

Global composite technology provider UMOE Advanced Composites (UAC) has begun full-scale production of advanced composite cylinders at its new manufacturing facility in Jiaxing, China.

Zero-emission trucking company New Energy Transport (NET) says it has completed what it describes as Australia’s first all-electric “end-to-end” heavy road freight delivery, positioning the milestone as evidence of electric trucking’s commercial viability while pointing to broader challenges in the freight and energy systems.

Western Australia has spearheaded its first nuclear foundations training course, positioning the state’s manufacturing and industrial sectors to capitalise on AUKUS submarine program opportunities.

Manufacturing businesses in Victoria are being invited to apply for up to $1 million in funding under a new grants round aimed at strengthening recycling and resource recovery, according to Sustainability Victoria.