Transgrid finalises plan to maintain grid stability amid renewable energy transition
Transgrid has finalised its system strength plan for New South Wales, setting out a portfolio of solutions designed to maintain grid stability as the state transitions away from coal-fired power generation.
UNSW to lead renewable energy engagement with Aboriginal communities in NSW
UNSW Sydney researchers will lead a renewable energy pilot project aimed at building Aboriginal community capacity in New South Wales’ Central-West Orana, as part of efforts to support the development of the state's first renewable energy zone (REZ).
EVs could match coal power output and cut energy bills, council says
Government support for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology could help drive down electricity costs for all Australians, according to new modelling released by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC).
Energy experts gather at UNSW to discuss Australia’s clean energy future
UNSW Sydney is convening energy leaders, researchers, and policymakers this week for the 2025 State of Energy Research Conference, aiming to address urgent challenges and advance Australia's transition to net zero emissions.
Australia boosts battery manufacturing with new Graphinex facility in Townsville
Graphinex has officially opened its new Battery Anode Demonstration Facility in Townsville, marking a significant step in advancing Australia's manufacturing capabilities in the battery materials sector.
New ARENA funding round targets next-gen solar manufacturing
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched a new $60 million funding round aimed at accelerating research and development in ultra low-cost solar (ULCS) technologies.
$920K in ARC funding boosts Swinburne’s energy storage and EV security research
Swinburne University of Technology has secured two Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project grants worth nearly $920,000 to advance research in battery energy storage and electric vehicle (EV) cybersecurity.
ARENA commits $432M to Orica’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $432 million in grant funding for Orica’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub (HVHH), marking the second major allocation under the federal government’s Hydrogen Headstart program.
ClearVue joins $20M national effort to advance solar-powered greenhouses
ClearVue Technologies has joined a landmark $20 million research project led by RMIT University to advance the development of energy-efficient, solar-powered greenhouses aimed at transforming food production and sustainability in Australia.
Victoria backs manufacturing electrification with $10M in grants
Victorian manufacturers are shifting from gas to electric technologies, backed by a $10 million state government grant program through the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
