Sunday, January 18, 2026

Supporting Australia’s solar switchover

Australia has led the way in rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) penetration for the last decade — nearly one out of three Australian homes now have solar panels on their roofs, according to SunWiz.

Eco-friendly recycled Black TERRA debuts as SodaStream HQ goes 100% green

SodaStream Australia has marked Earth Day by launching a new environmentally focused product and announcing a shift to renewable energy at its Melbourne operations.

Construction begins on TAFE Gippsland’s clean energy training hub

Construction has officially commenced on a new clean energy training facility at TAFE Gippsland’s Morwell campus, as part of efforts to prepare more Victorians for careers in the state’s expanding renewable energy sector.

Pacific Green’s first Australian energy storage project secures buyer

Pacific Green Technologies, Inc has announced the completion of the sale of its Limestone Coast North Energy Park development to Intera Renewables in a transaction valued at AUD 460 million (USD 293 million). 

Australian silicon industry gets $39.8M boost for cleaner manufacturing

The Australian Government has committed $39.8 million to support Simcoa Operations, the country’s only silicon manufacturer, as part of efforts to reduce emissions and bolster local manufacturing. 

ARENA backs Murchison Green Hydrogen with landmark $814M investment

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced the first recipient of its Hydrogen Headstart Program, awarding $814 million in funding to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ (CIP) Murchison Green Hydrogen Project in Western Australia. 

Edify Energy to build large-scale solar and battery system for Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto and Edify Energy have signed two hybrid services agreements (HSAs) to supply renewable energy to Rio Tinto’s Gladstone aluminium operations in Queensland. 

Altech’s CERENERGY project in Germany receives key regulatory approval

Altech Batteries has secured environmental and construction approval under Germany’s Federal Immission Control Act (BimSch-G) for its 120 MWh CERENERGY GridPack production facility in Saxony. 

Pure Hydrogen secures order for zero-emission agitator truck from Heidelberg Materials

Sydney-based clean energy company Pure Hydrogen Corporation has secured an order from Heidelberg Materials Australia for a hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) truck, marking a step toward decarbonising heavy-duty transport in the construction sector.

MSI launches smart EV chargers in Australia

MSI has officially entered the Australian electric vehicle (EV) market with new charging solutions designed to support the country’s transition to cleaner transportation. 
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AVEVA and Schneider Electric spearhead digital transformation in mining

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation, has partnered with Schneider Electric to redefine what smart, sustainable mining looks like in the age of AI.