Australia announces new areas for offshore carbon capture storage exploration
The Federal Government has launched the 2023 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release, outlining new areas for exploration to help Australia lower emissions and meet its net zero goals.
UNSW researchers advance solar technology through new light-splitting process
UNSW Sydney researchers have demonstrated a new approach that could boost the efficiency of solar panels by making sunlight work harder – splitting one photon of light into two packets of usable energy.
ATSE welcomes new budget measures, calls for more R&D strategy backed by advanced manufacturing
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has welcomed the Federal Budget's science and technology measures but called for more strategy and investment to bolster research and innovation reinforced through advanced manufacturing.
Weld Australia pushes for prioritising local content in renewable energy transition
Weld Australia is urging federal and state governments to establish local content procurement policies requiring 60 per cent of all fabricated steel used in renewable energy projects to be manufactured locally by Australian welders.
Schneider Electric earns World Economic Forum recognition as a Circularity Lighthouse
Energy management and automation leader Schneider Electric has been recognised by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey as one of three global Circularity Lighthouses in the built environment.
NSW Government partners with big manufacturers to cut emissions
The NSW Government announced that four of the State’s top emitting manufacturers would receive support in their transition to low-carbon facilities.
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Qld reports progress on Energy Roadmap six months after launch
The Queensland Government says its Energy Roadmap is delivering progress on affordability, reliability and sustainability six months after its release, while also outlining further investment and development across the state’s energy sector.
Australian gov’t launches $523.2M Battery Breakthrough Initiative for consultation
The Australian Government has launched the $523.2 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative as part of its 2024-2025 Federal Budget, aimed at advancing battery manufacturing capabilities in the country.
NOVONIX, LG Energy Solution ink JDA to develop battery anode material
Battery materials and technology company NOVONIX has signed a joint research and development agreement (JDA) with global manufacturer LG Energy Solution for the development of artificial graphite anode material for lithium-ion batteries.
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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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.
