Energy

Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has inaugurated a $6.8 million facility in Clayton, Victoria, aimed at accelerating the transition of its groundbreaking printed flexible solar technology from laboratory development to real-world applications. 

Mars has announced plans for its Wodonga pet food manufacturing facility, which produces the well-known PEDIGREE and WHISKAS brands, to become the first large-scale steam-based manufacturing site in Australia to operate entirely on renewable energy by 2026.

eLumina has officially opened Australia’s first factory capable of producing both community lithium batteries and electric vehicle (EV) chargers, with the first model set to roll off the production line in 2025. 

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. 

As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, Australian manufacturers are increasingly recognising the need to reduce their carbon footprint and transition towards a more sustainable future.

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.

AnteoTech has received its first commercial order for its Ultranode battery anode technology, valued at AUD 40,000, from leading European electric vehicle manufacturer EV1 as part of its battery optimisation program.

The Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct (CEP) has taken a step forward, signing agreements for Front End Engineering Designs (FEED) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). 

Australian manufacturers are facing a perfect storm of energy challenges, with most regions in the country experiencing a surge in power prices in the second quarter of 2024. This price volatility comes at a critical time when the global manufacturing landscape is increasingly prioritising sustainability and energy efficiency as key factors in competitiveness.

Australia could create over 4,300 quality direct jobs by manufacturing its own wind towers instead of relying on imports, according to new research from the Centre for Future Work.