Energy

Australia’s pipeline of new generation and storage projects seeking to connect to the National Electricity Market (NEM) has reached 80.9 gigawatts (GW), a 43 per cent increase over the past year, driven largely by battery projects, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).

The Australian Silicon Action Plan sets out the actions Australia needs to take to participate in a fully-fledged supply chain for silicon and solar cells – a critical step towards energy security and independence, which will also support economic growth and jobs across Australia’s regions and cities.

Hybrid Systems Australia has deployed Western Australia's largest network-integrated battery energy storage system (BESS) as part of Fortescue Metals Group's Pilbara Energy Connect (PEC)...

A new paper from Monash University’s Climateworks Centre said Australian businesses should start tapping into green economy investment and trade opportunities in Vietnam, including renewable energy resources and sustainable development to support net-zero emissions. 

Western Australia has marked a milestone in its public transport history, with the last diesel bus to be manufactured in the state officially leaving the Volgren manufacturing facility in Malaga. 

A researcher from the University of Southern Queensland has secured $1 million in funding through the 2023 Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships scheme to develop a new generation of high-performance thermoelectric energy harvesting technology.

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), as part of the Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative, has identified five objectives in a collective statement to enable the heavy industry to transition to net zero emissions in line with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded a $1.64 million grant to Sydney-based non-profit EnergyLab to support a project that would help develop Australia’s renewable energy startup ecosystem. 

The South Australian Government’s newly announced Gas Initiative grants have been welcomed by Australian Energy Producers as an important measure to support investment in new gas supply and infrastructure across the state.

Training Minister Simone McGurk will head a team to the United Kingdom to promote Western Australia as a premier investment location and key green energy initiatives and projects.