WA reports record spring renewable generation across the SWIS
The Western Australian Government has reported a new record for renewable energy generation on the South West Interconnected System (SWIS), citing November figures that show more than half of the State’s electricity demand was met by renewable sources.
ARENA funding powers return of large-scale solar module manufacturing
Manufacturing is set to take centre stage in Australia’s clean-energy ambitions, with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announcing up to $151 million in conditional funding to establish a new solar module manufacturing facility in the Hunter Valley.
New work plan greenlights major mineral sands project in Victoria
The Victorian Government has approved a new work plan for VHM Limited’s Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, a move expected to create jobs and expand the state’s critical minerals sector.
WA launches EOI for locally made vanadium battery
The Western Australian Government has announced a new push to advance local manufacturing, opening Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the delivery of a WA-made vanadium battery for Kalgoorlie.
Manufacturing sector joins call for NSW to activate battery regulation amid rising safety risks
Australia’s battery manufacturing and recycling sectors have urged the NSW Government to activate the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation 2025 (Batteries) before the end of the year, with the Battery Stewardship Council warning that delays are increasing safety risks across homes, workplaces and waste facilities.
NSW renewable fuel strategy boosts manufacturing focus, Bioenergy Australia says
The NSW Government’s new Renewable Fuel Strategy is set to drive growth in the state’s clean energy and manufacturing sectors, according to Bioenergy Australia, which welcomed the announcement as a decisive step in shaping Australia’s low-carbon industrial transition.
ARENA commits $7.86m to advance next-generation battery manufacturing
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $7.86 million in funding to Li-S Energy Ltd (Li-S Energy) to help progress the next phase of Australia’s advanced battery manufacturing efforts.
$25.3M ARENA boost to scale SunDrive’s copper solar manufacturing tech
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $25.3 million in funding for Australian solar manufacturer SunDrive to help bring its copper solar cell technology closer to commercial-scale production.
European Energy signs renewable manufacturing power deal with Apple in Australia
European Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Apple to deliver renewable electricity from its Lancaster solar project in Victoria, marking a step forward for clean energy manufacturing and investment in Australia.
Australia hosts US clean tech manufacturers to boost investment in local industry
Australia is hosting 13 US clean technology manufacturing companies this week as part of the Australia-America Clean Industry Delegation, aimed at exploring opportunities in clean energy and manufacturing investment.
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