The NSW Government has announced a $52 million investment aimed at strengthening the state’s renewable manufacturing sector, with the funding expected to unlock more than 100 construction jobs and create 67 ongoing positions.
In a statement, the NSW Government said the funding forms part of its $480 million Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative, designed to accelerate emissions reductions and support the development of technologies needed for the state’s renewable transition. The broader program is supporting more than 1,100 jobs across 40 projects statewide.
According to the government, the grants are intended to back innovative businesses that will serve as building blocks for a sustainable, low-carbon manufacturing industry in NSW.
Under the latest funding round, Optimal Renewable Gas in Griffith will receive $20 million to convert agricultural organic waste from farms into gas fuel that can be used for heating and power generation.
Hiringa Energy, near Moree, has been allocated $9.4 million to expand production of low-carbon ammonia fertiliser for use on cotton farms, with the aim of supporting more sustainable cotton production and reducing emissions in farming operations.
Hiringa Refuelling Australia will receive $778,000 to help establish hydrogen refuelling stations intended to replace diesel in heavy vehicles, supporting the development of a proposed green freight corridor between Sydney and southeast Queensland.
Tyree Transformers has been awarded $22 million to manufacture transformers designed to reduce energy losses during transmission from solar and wind farms.
The Energy Minister visited the company’s facility in Braemar to announce the four grant recipients. The company will expand its operational capacity as part of the project.
NSW Minister for Energy Penny Sharpe said the funding is part of a broader effort to position local industries at the forefront of the clean energy transition.
“This is part of a $480 million investment to help NSW industries lead the clean energy transition and create skilled manufacturing jobs in our regions,” Sharpe said.
“We should be building the technology that will power our future right here in NSW.”
She said the projects are expected to deliver 67 permanent roles and support growth in communities across the Southern Highlands, Riverina and the state’s northwest.
“They show the power of partnering with industry to create jobs, cut emissions and build the clean technologies of tomorrow right here in NSW,” Sharpe said.
Further details on the Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative are available on the NSW Government website.
