B-cycle reports 24% growth in battery recycling, calls for increased participation
Australia’s official battery recycling scheme, B-cycle, has reported progress in its second year of operation, collecting 2,935 tonnes of used batteries in 2024, marking a 24 per cent increase from the previous year.
ATSE lauds National Science and Research Priorities’ emphasis on achieving net zero emissions
Engineers and applied scientists at the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) have welcomed the strong focus on attaining net zero emissions indicated in Minister Ed Husic's proposed National Science and Research Priorities.
Tritium adds Tesla’s NACS connectors to its EV chargers in the US
Tritium DCFC Limited, a Brisbane-based manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers, will begin offering Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) as a connector option with its fast chargers.
Joint dev’t agreement powers Port Augusta green methanol project
Vast Renewables Limited, a renewable energy company utilising concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) systems, has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with global energy company Mabanaft to propel Solar Methanol 1 (SM1), a CSP-powered green methanol reference plant, forward.
New JV set to revolutionise solar manufacturing in Australia
Australia’s renewable energy landscape is set for a transformation as SunDrive Solar, the nation’s leader in solar innovation, partners with Trinasolar, one of the world’s largest solar manufacturers.
Australian-first vanadium battery project planned for Kalgoorlie
The Cook Labor Government has announced plans to invest $150 million in a 50-megawatt vanadium battery in Kalgoorlie, aiming to enhance energy security in the Goldfields region while supporting local job creation.
Construction complete on Australia’s biggest solar farm in Qld
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has visited Australia's largest solar farm, located in Queensland's Western Downs region, to mark the completion of the massive project.
New additive manufacturing report predicts $17B industry shift by 2032
In a study released by Additive Manufacturing Research, the report titled "Additive Manufacturing in the Energy Sector: Market Analysis & Forecast" has forecasted a surge in market activity, from $2.6 billion in 2023 to a projected $17 billion by 2032.
Victoria launches inaugural fleet of Australian-made hydrogen buses
The Victorian Government is introducing two hydrogen-powered buses across Melbourne's west in a significant step towards a greener public transport system.
ABB pushes new BESS-as-a-Service model to meet soaring energy demands
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.
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From cost exposure to cost control: Using energy flexibility to protect margins
Electricity price volatility is reshaping the cost base of Australian manufacturing, challenging long-held assumptions that energy can be treated as a stable operational input.
