Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Queensland adds 40 to electric bus network to boost zero emission goal

Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey announced that 40 new zero-emission buses will be rolled out in Moreton Bay, Brisbane, Redland Bay, and the Sunshine Coast throughout 2023.

Dotz clinches $12M for DOTZearth carbon capture technology dev’t

ASX-listed Dotz Nano Limited has entered into a funding agreement with a US-based investment fund, raising $12 million to accelerate the development and commercialisation of the firm's carbon capture technology.

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.

Foton hydrogen fuel cell buses set to operate in Tasmania for net zero goal

Metro Tasmania is set to conduct trials of three battery electric buses in Launceston and three hydrogen fuel cell electric buses in Hobart for up to three years, according to Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael Ferguson, with Foton Mobility as one of its suppliers. 

UNSW study finds up to 20% of solar panels degrade faster than expected

A new study by researchers at UNSW Sydney has found that around 20 per cent of solar panels may degrade far faster than expected, with some potentially lasting only half of their anticipated lifetime.

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.

Talga’s Swedish Battery Anode Project receives financial approval from European Investment Bank

Battery manufacturer Talga Group announced that the European Investment Bank (EIB) board has approved €150 million (AUD 239 million) senior debt funding to underpin Talga’s Vittangi Anode Project in Sweden.

Northern Territory adds 64 electric vehicles to its fleet

The Northern Territory Labor Government is spearheading the shift to a renewable future with the introduction of 64 new electric vehicles (EVs) into its fleet.

Australia’s first ATJ SAF production facility to begin construction in 2024

The Qantas Group, Airbus, and the Queensland Government have joined forces to invest in a biofuel production plant being developed in Queensland by Jet Zero Australia in collaboration with the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provider, LanzaJet. 

Victoria backs local manufacturers in push for net zero

Victoria’s journey toward a net-zero future is advancing with the government’s new investment in local manufacturers, empowering them to create essential components for renewable energy infrastructure.
Advertisement

Featured Article

Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds

As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.