Samsung Ventures backs GridBeyond in €12M energy tech deal
Samsung Ventures has joined the shareholder base of GridBeyond as part of a €12 million equity investment, alongside a group of existing investors.
NOX Energy to roll out EV charging for apartment residents across Australia
NOX Energy has announced a project to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging access for residents of strata-titled buildings across Australia, with the installation of 1,956 load-managed, Intelligent Power Sockets (IPS) at a minimum of 16 sites.
Manufacturing leadership shift announced at Hunter Manufacturing Awards AGM
The Hunter Manufacturing Awards has announced a manufacturing leadership transition following its Annual General Meeting on 18 March 2026, with Chair Jacqui Daley concluding nine years on the Board and Chris Kelleher appointed as incoming Chair.
Australian scientists prototype next-gen battery
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.
Workforce strategy critical to R&D reform, Engineers Australia says
Engineers Australia has welcomed the release of the Australian Government’s final Strategic Examination of Research & Development (SERD) Report, pointing to the need for a coordinated workforce strategy as central to delivering its proposed reforms.
“Real work begins”: ATSE pushes for execution of R&D reforms
The Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has welcomed the release of a major review into Australia’s research and development system, while urging the federal government to focus on effective implementation to ensure long-term benefits for the economy.
NSW pours $20M into manufacturing and high-tech startups
The NSW Government has launched a $20 million funding program aimed at supporting small businesses developing high-tech innovations, with a particular focus on boosting local manufacturing capabilities.
$200M energy fund to power North West Queensland development
The Queensland Government has announced that market sounding is underway for a $200 million North West Energy Fund, aimed at improving the affordability, reliability and sustainability of energy supply across the North West Minerals Province.
Australian gov’t commits $21.2M to manufacturing-focused commercialisation projects
The Australian Government has announced $21.2 million in matched grant funding for 13 projects aimed at strengthening manufacturing capability, supporting small and medium enterprises and startups to commercialise new technologies through the Industry Growth Program.
Salvos Stores opens Australia’s first textile recovery facility in Brisbane
Salvos Stores has opened a textile recovery facility in Brisbane, describing the site as the first of its kind in Australia and part of broader efforts to reduce clothing waste and support circular economy initiatives.
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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.
