Energy

The Western Australian Government has announced a new push to advance local manufacturing, opening Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the delivery of a WA-made vanadium battery for Kalgoorlie. 

Australia’s battery manufacturing and recycling sectors have urged the NSW Government to activate the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation 2025 (Batteries) before the end of the year, with the Battery Stewardship Council warning that delays are increasing safety risks across homes, workplaces and waste facilities.

The NSW Government’s new Renewable Fuel Strategy is set to drive growth in the state’s clean energy and manufacturing sectors, according to Bioenergy Australia, which welcomed the announcement as a decisive step in shaping Australia’s low-carbon industrial transition.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $7.86 million in funding to Li-S Energy Ltd (Li-S Energy) to help progress the next phase of Australia’s advanced battery manufacturing efforts.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $25.3 million in funding for Australian solar manufacturer SunDrive to help bring its copper solar cell technology closer to commercial-scale production.

European Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Apple to deliver renewable electricity from its Lancaster solar project in Victoria, marking a step forward for clean energy manufacturing and investment in Australia.

Australia is hosting 13 US clean technology manufacturing companies this week as part of the Australia-America Clean Industry Delegation, aimed at exploring opportunities in clean energy and manufacturing investment.

Australia’s Department of Education has announced new funding under the Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Innovate program to advance research commercialisation in renewable energy and maritime technology.

The NSW Government, in partnership with the Albanese Government, has launched a $2.5 million mobile training fleet to deliver hands-on clean energy and manufacturing skills to communities across New South Wales.

ClearVue Technologies Limited has entered into a three-year license partner agreement with South Korean architectural glass manufacturer Kukyoung Glass and Metal Co Ltd, formally authorising Kukyoung as an Official ClearVue Fabricator.