NSW boosts low-carbon manufacturing with $225M investment
The NSW Government announced an additional $225 million investment aimed at expanding low-carbon manufacturing across the state, supporting local production, attracting private investment and creating skilled jobs.
CSIRO maps quantum pathway for smarter manufacturing-era energy networks
Quantum computing could become a critical enabling technology for managing increasingly complex electricity networks needed to support future manufacturing and industrial decarbonisation, according to new research released by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO.
Critical minerals push continues as NSW approves Copi Mineral Sands development
The NSW Government has approved the $693 million Copi Mineral Sands Project in the State’s Far South West, in what is being positioned as a major development for Australia’s critical minerals supply chain and the energy transition.
Australian-made steel features in Flow Power’s trio of SA solar and battery projects
Flow Power has completed construction and commissioning of three solar and battery energy storage projects in South Australia, with the developments featuring Australian-made steel and other locally focused construction elements as part of the rollout.
Australian Energy Producers conference opens in Adelaide with focus on oil and gas role
Adelaide is set to host around 2,000 delegates this week for the 2026 Australian Energy Producers Conference and Exhibition, with industry leaders, policymakers and energy experts gathering to discuss the future of Australia’s energy sector.
Monash University researchers unveil ultra-thin membrane for cleaner energy systems
Engineers at Monash University have developed an ultra-thin membrane designed to improve the efficiency of fuel cells operating at high temperatures, in a breakthrough the researchers say could support wider use of clean energy technologies in transport and industry.
Key approval granted for large-scale Warracknabeal renewable energy park
The Victorian Government has approved the Environment Effects Statement (EES) for the Warracknabeal Energy Park, a proposed 219-turbine project described as the largest wind farm in the Southern Hemisphere once completed.
Manufacturing gap in voltage management leaves Aussies $1.4B out of pocket, says EcoJoule Energy
Australian manufacturing-linked power electronics company EcoJoule Energy says underinvestment in voltage management technologies across distribution networks is costing energy consumers about $1.1 billion a year in potential savings, alongside an estimated $317 million in annual appliance damage.
Manufacturing, energy security in focus as Australian gov’t unveils domestic gas reservation scheme
The Australian Government has announced a new domestic gas reservation scheme aimed at securing affordable gas supplies for Australian households and manufacturing industries, with exporters to be required to direct part of their production to the domestic market from mid-2027.
Renewable energy goals tied to manufacturing capability and supply chain reform in Australia
Australia’s renewable energy ambitions could be constrained without stronger domestic manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, according to new research from Adelaide University, which highlights structural risks tied to global dependencies.
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