Energy

Holcim Australia has joined forces with Foton Mobility Distribution (FMD), a prominent Australian distributor of energy-efficient vehicles to conduct trials of the Foton e-AUMAN C EV concrete truck.

Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew has welcomed the Australian Government’s 2023 budget for its measures supporting the upskilling of the engineering workforce targeting positive outcomes in AUKUS, manufacturing, sovereign capability, and national energy transition. 

The Victorian government has launched a market search for a large-scale renewable energy generation and storage project to kickstart its revival of the publicly owned State Electricity Commission (SEC) in a push to deliver cheaper power bills and lower emissions for Victorians.

The Queensland government has announced a $45 million investment to establish the first Queensland Supergrid Training Centre and Transmission Hub in Gladstone.

The Electric Vehicle Council has applauded the Australian federal government for propelling the nation into the international mainstream by initiating New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES), promising enhanced options and reduced fuel expenses for Australian drivers.

Australian chemicals commercial company Hazer Group has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Nagoya-based Chubu Electric Power Company Inc. and Chiyoda Corporation to work together on a Project Development Plan (PDP) for a Hazer manufacturing site in the Chubu region of Japan.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has allocated $120 million in funding for Round 1 of the Community Batteries Funding Program. 

Australian National University’s (ANU) internationally renowned solar energy expert who helped change the efficiency of solar cell technology has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth...

Air compressor manufacturer ELGi Equipments Australia has enhanced the energy efficiency of its AB series oil-free screw air compressors, resulting in lower specific power consumption and greater free air delivery across the range.

Aerospace and defence company BAE Systems is partnering with Swedish startup Heart Aerospace to develop the battery system for Heart’s ES-30 regional hybrid electric aircraft.