The New South Wales Government says new legislation introducing mandatory battery regulations, including greater responsibility for manufacturers and suppliers, aims to reduce the risk of fires and improve environmental outcomes across the state.
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.
Australian researchers have achieved a milestone in energy storage technology with the creation of the world’s first proof-of-concept quantum battery, according to CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency.
The role of women shaping the future of energy and advanced manufacturing across the Asia-Pacific region was recognised this week as The Battery Show Asia honoured 16 industry leaders at its inaugural Women Leaders in Energy Awards.
Australia’s battery recycling industry is already contributing billions of dollars to the national economy and could play a larger role in supporting domestic manufacturing and resource recovery, according to new figures highlighted by the Battery Stewardship Council.
The Victorian Government says it is expanding battery recycling infrastructure across the state, announcing 50 additional collection points aimed at making it safer and easier for households to dispose of used batteries.
3ME Technology has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with South 8 Technologies to collaborate on the development of lithium-ion battery solutions designed for extreme cold-weather and Arctic defence operations.
The Australian Government says new investment in advanced battery research and local manufacturing capability is strengthening the performance and safety of energy systems that power Defence platforms and systems.
Manufacturing ambitions in Western Australia’s energy storage sector have moved a step forward, with Australian Vanadium Limited confirming its subsidiary VSUN Energy has entered a pre-bid agreement with Sumitomo Electric Industries for the proposed Kalgoorlie Vanadium Battery Energy Storage System (VBESS).
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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