Tindo awarded $34.5M to scale Australian solar panel manufacturing
Adelaide-based solar panel manufacturer Tindo has been awarded $34.5 million in funding through the Australian Government’s $1 billion Solar Sunshot Program, a major initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s solar manufacturing capability.
Manufacturers under pressure as gas prices soar, Weld Australia warns
Weld Australia has called on both federal and state governments to urgently address the impact of east coast gas exports on domestic energy prices, warning that manufacturers are reaching a breaking point.
$60M in R&D funding available for next-generation solar projects
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched a new $60 million funding round aimed at driving innovation in solar energy and helping reduce the cost of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to ultra low-cost levels.
BlueScope forms global consortium to explore Whyalla Steelworks acquisition
BlueScope has announced it will lead an international consortium of steelmakers to explore the potential acquisition and development of the Whyalla Steelworks in South Australia.
WA commences Stage 2 of Warradarge Wind Farm project
Construction has commenced on the $400 million second stage of the Warradarge Wind Farm near Eneabba, marking a major step in Western Australia’s renewable energy transition and boosting clean power supply for homes and businesses across the state.
Thermal storage project targets clean energy for WA’s manufacturing sector
MGA Thermal and Knode have announced a major step forward in advancing Australia’s largest industrial-scale thermal energy storage (TES) project, marking progress toward manufacturing a scalable clean energy solution for industrial heat applications in Western Australia.
ARENA invests $44.9M in Calix to advance green steelmaking tech
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced a $44.9 million commitment to support Calix in developing a demonstration plant using its Zero Emissions Steel Technology (ZESTY), a step aimed at advancing Australia’s green steel ambitions.
Horizon Power solar program cuts energy costs in WA’s north
Remote households in Western Australia’s Kimberley region are seeing tangible reductions in their energy bills through a rooftop solar initiative led by Horizon Power and backed by State and Federal funding.
CERENERGY battery project moves closer to funding milestone, Altech reports
Altech Batteries Limited has reported steady progress in securing funding for its CERENERGY sodium-chloride solid-state battery project in Saxony, Germany, with both debt and equity financing processes advancing in parallel.
Boost for Aussie solar manufacturing with new Tindo-UNSW research
Adelaide-based solar manufacturer Tindo has partnered with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) on two research projects aimed at advancing solar cell technology and improving power output in real-world conditions.
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