Hitachi Energy completes delivery of HumeLink’s six giant shunt reactors
Hitachi Energy has delivered the sixth and final 500kV shunt reactor for Transgrid’s HumeLink project, marking a milestone in the development of one of New South Wales’ major transmission infrastructure projects.
NSW proposes solar panel recycling mandate to support manufacturing
New South Wales is consulting on a proposed mandatory solar panel recycling scheme that the state government says could support the development of local recycling, remanufacturing and manufacturing industries.
UNSW technology turns regional hotel into community power plant
A regional hotel in Bowral is set to trial a new community energy model combining rooftop solar, battery storage and artificial intelligence, as part of a $4 million project led by UNSW Sydney.
Autra Batteries partners with CovaU Energy on solar and battery plans
Autra Batteries Australia has partnered with Australian electricity retailer CovaU Energy to connect residential battery installations with energy plans designed for households using solar and storage.
Carbon Neutral Fuels, Energy Estate explore Queensland SAF project
UK low-carbon fuels developer Carbon Neutral Fuels (CNF) and Australian energy and infrastructure company Energy Estate have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in North Queensland.
Southern Hemisphere’s largest CBD solar farm planned for ICC Sydney
ICC Sydney is set to become home to what the NSW Government says will be the largest solar farm in a central business district in the Southern Hemisphere, under plans to expand rooftop solar generation across its convention, exhibition and entertainment facilities.
HILT CRC releases guide to assess thermal energy storage for industrial heat
Australian industrial businesses considering thermal energy storage for process heat can use a new five-step framework designed to support early-stage technical and commercial assessments, according to HILT CRC.
UNSW researchers secure $64.8M share of ARENA solar research investment
UNSW Sydney researchers have secured $64.8 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for 12 solar projects, according to the university.
WA backs manufacturing capability for local wind turbine servicing
The Western Australian Government has announced a $500,000 co-investment in National Electric Motor Services (NEMS) to expand local manufacturing and servicing capabilities for wind turbine generators in Malaga.
WA manufacturing projects receive $1.7m in battery program funding
Three Western Australian businesses have secured funding for five projects aimed at expanding the State's battery manufacturing capability under the first round of the $50 million Local Battery Manufacturing Program.
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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.
