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ARENA backs eight grid scale batteries worth $2.7 billion

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $176 million in conditional funding to eight grid scale battery projects across Australia.

CEFC targets biggest emissions abatement in largest wind farm investment

The CEFC has announced a market-leading wind investment, with its single largest investment in a wind project – which is also targeting its single largest emissions abatement.  

CSIRO facility boosts Hadean Energy’s green hydrogen tech dev’t

Hadean Energy is advancing its hydrogen technology toward commercialisation as it trials its Solid Oxide Electrolysis technology at the Hydrogen Technology Demonstration Facility (HTDF) at CSIRO's Clayton campus in Victoria. 

Vast’s solar methanol project in Port Augusta gets green light

Renewable energy technology firm Vast Renewables Limited has received planning consent for its groundbreaking Solar Methanol 1 (SM1) project.

CEFC invests $50M to drive electric vehicle adoption in Australia

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is making a significant investment of up to $50 million in an innovative wholesale floorplan financing arrangement, in collaboration with Angle Auto Finance (AAF), to expedite Australia's transition to electric vehicles (EVs).

SunDrive Solar clinches $11M to boost solar PV manufacturing

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has unveiled an $11 million funding commitment to support SunDrive Solar, an Australian solar technology firm, in the expansion of its solar cell metallisation technology.

AEMO warns of impending shift to diesel-powered electricity

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has raised concerns over the looming prospect of diesel-powered electricity as a consequence of the dwindling gas supply on the east coast.

Government unveils $8 million pilot to reduce energy bills and emissions

The NSW Government announced an $8 million pilot program to trial novel approaches to decarbonise homes across three NSW communities to reduce energy bills and emissions.

Manufacturing to benefit as ARENA funds first shared electric truck charging hub

Australia’s manufacturing and freight sectors are set to benefit from a new $12.3 million investment in the nation’s first shared electric truck charging hub, backed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).

Expressions of interest now open for WA and Chevron’s $40M greentech collab

Expressions of interest are currently being sought from qualified and experienced organisations to undertake the implementation and management of the GreenTech Hub, a $40 million collaboration between the Western Australian Government and Chevron Australia.  
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut

Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.