Tag: renewable energy
Townsville port adds capacity for manufacturing, critical minerals cargo
A new cargo facility has been completed at the Port of Townsville in North Queensland, expanding the port’s ability to handle large equipment shipments.
Sungrow summit highlights technology, grid stability, and safety in Australia’s energy transition
At its PV & ESS Summit in Sydney on 25 March, Sungrow, a photovoltaic (PV) inverter and energy storage system provider, brought together over 300 industry stakeholders to launch new storage and hybrid solutions and address challenges shaping Australia’s renewable energy transition.
$2B investment backs Australian aluminium manufacturing future
The Queensland Government says a $2 billion investment with the Albanese Government and Rio Tinto will support the future of Australian aluminium manufacturing, with a focus on sustaining smelting operations and jobs in Central Queensland.
Manufacturing first: Surfboard fins made from recycled wind turbine blades launch in Australia
ACCIONA says a new collaboration with Australian surf fin maker Bolero Surf is highlighting how recycled renewable energy materials can support local manufacturing, with the launch of what the company describes as the world’s first commercially available surfboard fins made from recycled wind turbine blades.
CSIRO launches $3M renewable energy lab upgrade in Newcastle
CSIRO has officially launched a $3 million upgrade of its Renewable Energy Integration Facility at its Energy Centre in Newcastle, with the national science agency stating the expansion significantly strengthens Australia’s capacity to test and validate technologies central to the electricity transition.
Regional Australia in focus for renewable AI plan
WinDC has partnered with Yirigaa to accelerate the deployment of sovereign, renewable-powered AI infrastructure across regional Australia, aiming to expand digital capability while supporting local economic and employment opportunities.
$80M investment backs paddock-to-power manufacturing hub
Queensland vegetable grower Kalfresh has secured an $80 million climate investment to advance a new manufacturing-focused food and energy development in regional Queensland, marking the start of construction on what is described as Australia’s first integrated paddock-to-power precinct.
UNSW-led white paper outlines roadmap to maintain grid stability as renewables expand
A new white paper released by UNSW Sydney and its partners has outlined a roadmap for maintaining electricity grid security as Australia accelerates its shift towards renewable energy, amid the retirement of coal-fired generators and the rapid scaling of new technologies.
Australian gov’t seeks industry input on domestic manufacturing of wind and transmission infrastructure
The Australian Government has opened a consultation to gather feedback on domestic manufacturing opportunities for wind and transmission infrastructure, as it examines how to build a competitive, viable and resilient manufacturing sector for wind and transmission towers in Australia.
Collie hosts Western Australia’s largest State-owned battery
Collie has become home to Western Australia’s largest State-owned battery, a development the WA Government says marks a further step in the State’s transition towards renewable energy while supporting the planned retirement of State-owned coal-fired power by 2030.
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Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
