Renewable Fuels Summit kicks off with $80M funding boost
The opening day of the 2026 Renewable Fuels Summit in Australia saw significant announcements, including new government funding and a major renewable gas project, signaling growing momentum in the country’s renewable fuels industry.
NSW backs $70M green hydrogen and ammonia project to support Moree farms
The New South Wales government has approved an innovative green hydrogen and ammonia project near Moree aimed at helping farms reduce emissions, with the facility expected to supply renewable fuel and fertiliser for agricultural operations in the region.
World’s largest air energy storage facility begins operations in China
A groundbreaking energy storage project in China’s Jiangsu Province has become fully operational after completing its final commissioning phase, Shanghai Electric announced Wednesday.
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.
$52M boost to power NSW’s renewable manufacturing push
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.
Clean Energy Council report highlights manufacturing momentum as investment in large-scale renewables surges
A new report from the Clean Energy Council indicates that Australia’s clean energy transition is gathering pace, with renewed investment in large-scale projects expected to support domestic manufacturing and supply chain activity across the sector.
Manufacturing surge as most car suppliers beat new emissions targets in first year
Australia’s vehicle manufacturing and supply market has recorded strong early results under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), with around two-thirds of suppliers exceeding their emissions targets in the first reporting period, according to the Electric Vehicle Council.
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.
Weld Australia supports federal push on local manufacturing of wind infrastructure
Manufacturing capacity in Australia’s clean energy supply chain is in focus following the Federal Government’s decision to open national consultation on domestic manufacturing of wind and transmission towers, a move welcomed by industry body Weld Australia as a step toward strengthening local manufacturing capability.
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.
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