Monday, August 3, 2026

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. 

ARENA opens applications for $46.3M Community Batteries Funding round

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $46.3 million in funding for the second round of its Community Batteries Funding Program, aiming to expand energy storage solutions across the country.

Hydrostor’s Silver City Energy Storage Centre gets green light in NSW

The Minns Labor Government has approved Hydrostor’s Silver City Energy Storage Centre in Broken Hill, a compressed air energy storage system that is the first of its kind in Australia, in a move aimed at strengthening the region’s energy security.

Energy Dome sets up APAC headquarters in Melbourne

Italian energy storage company Energy Dome has selected Melbourne as the location for its Asia-Pacific headquarters, a move supported by the Victorian Government as part of its efforts to attract global investment and bolster renewable energy initiatives.

WA gov’t commits to local vanadium battery manufacturing

The Western Australian government has pledged to support the development of a vanadium battery industry as part of its Made in WA Plan, should it secure re-election. 

ACTU backs $500M boost for clean energy manufacturing jobs

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has expressed support for the Albanese Government’s commitment to invest $500 million in clean energy manufacturing, highlighting its potential to create secure jobs and strengthen Australia’s sovereign capacity.

Meridian to acquire NZ Windfarms in $91M deal

Meridian Energy has entered into a Scheme Implementation Agreement (SIA) with NZ Windfarms Limited (NZWF), paving the way for the acquisition of all NZWF shares through a court-approved Scheme of Arrangement. 

NSW businesses encouraged to apply for net zero planning grant

The New South Wales government has opened applications for a $1.5 million grant program aimed at assisting businesses in planning their transition to net zero emissions. 
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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods

For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.