Energy

ClearVue Technologies has joined a landmark $20 million research project led by RMIT University to advance the development of energy-efficient, solar-powered greenhouses aimed at transforming food production and sustainability in Australia.

Victorian manufacturers are shifting from gas to electric technologies, backed by a $10 million state government grant program through the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.

Innovative packaging solutions designed to advance Australia’s circular economy will take centre stage at ReGen 2025, the nation’s leading expo for circular resource innovation. 

As Australia prepares for a major energy transition, the need for scalable, flexible battery storage solutions has never been more urgent. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) forecasts that the country will require around 9GW of new battery energy storage systems (BESS) by 2027 to support renewable energy integration, manage coal plant closures, and address rising grid volatility.

The Victorian Government is investing in the state’s manufacturing future with a $10 million grant initiative aimed at reducing energy costs, supporting local jobs, and accelerating industrial electrification in the food and beverage processing sector.

Sparc Technologies has announced that construction of its first-of-its-kind photocatalytic water splitting (PWS) pilot plant at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus is on schedule and within budget, with commissioning expected to commence in July 2025.

CHEP Australia, part of global logistics company Brambles, has moved closer to its net-zero emissions goal by installing electric heat pumps at its Kenwick Service Centre in Perth.

UNSW Sydney has completed the transition of its Sydney-based residential colleges and associated facilities from gas to renewable electric energy, marking a notable development in its ongoing sustainability program.

China’s Nebula Electronics Co, Germany’s ambibox, and Australian company Red Earth Energy Storage have announced a global partnership to jointly develop what they claim is the world’s first residential “Microgrid-in-a-Box” (MIB) – a compact, all-in-one system that integrates solar generation, battery storage, and bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging.

Technology firm NoviqTech and battery recycler Livium have announced a partnership to digitise and tokenise the environmental outcomes of battery recycling operations, marking a new step towards data-driven sustainability reporting.