Thursday, January 1, 2026

Schneider Electric rolls out advanced Battery Energy Storage System for microgrids

Schneider Electric has unveiled its latest technology – the all-in-one Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – specifically engineered to seamlessly integrate into flexible and scalable architectures.

Whyalla hydrogen power plant to deploy 100% hydrogen-ready turbines

The South Australian Government has announced a groundbreaking agreement with ATCO Australia to bring world-leading technology to its Whyalla hydrogen power plant. 

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. 

Altech unveils 55% higher capacity anode for lithium-ion batteries

Altech Batteries has announced a milestone in its Silumina Anodes technology, achieving an average 55 per cent increase in lithium battery anode energy capacity, building on its previous 30 per cent improvement.

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.

Hazer Group teams up with Japanese companies for first hydrogen production facility in Japan

Australian chemicals commercial company Hazer Group has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Nagoya-based Chubu Electric Power Company Inc. and Chiyoda Corporation to work together on a Project Development Plan (PDP) for a Hazer manufacturing site in the Chubu region of Japan.

Neometals receives Australian patent grant for innovative battery recycling process

Neometals Ltd, a pioneering battery material recycler, announced that the Australian Patent Office has granted a patent to its 50 per cent-owned recycling intellectual property subsidiary, ACN Co. 

Sydney amps up electric vehicle adoption with expanded charging network

Sydney's electric vehicle (EV) drivers now have increased on-street charging opportunities, with nine low-impact plug-in points strategically placed for the convenience of residents and visitors, as announced in a media release by the City of Sydney and Ausgrid.

WA lithium battery recycler wins Supercharge Australia Award

Renewable Metals, a Perth-based lithium battery recycler, has won the inaugural Supercharge Australia Innovation Challenge Award with its technology that converts battery waste into battery metals.

NSW drives national plan to remanufacture and recycle solar panels

New South Wales has taken the lead in advancing a national approach to solar panel reuse and recycling, following an agreement between Commonwealth, state and territory governments to progress work on a product stewardship scheme.
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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.