Energy

The Dulacca Wind Farm in Queensland has begun operations, bringing the state closer to achieving its renewable energy targets. 

Waste management company REMONDIS Australia has introduced one of the world's first hydrogen-powered waste collection trucks, making it a global pioneer in sustainable waste management.

In the lead-up to the impending Bridgestone World Solar Car Challenge, a group of international students hailing from Saxion University of Applied Sciences and the University of Twente in the Netherlands is currently fine-tuning their solar-powered vehicle at Charles Darwin University (CDU).

Australian iron ore mining company Fortescue has been chosen to commence award negotiations in collaboration with the US Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) for the development of the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub.

POSCO, a South Korean steel manufacturing company, and ENGIE, a French energy provider, have jointly embarked on a pre-feasibility study for a substantial renewable hydrogen project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

The New South Wales (NSW) government has introduced the Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill 2023, aiming to enshrine legal emissions reduction objectives and establish an independent Net Zero Commission.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded the Logan City Council with a $291,785 grant to investigate the potential of producing renewable energy from food and garden waste. 

The Western Australian Government has partnered with international hydrogen technology companies to create a business case for new electrolyser manufacturing facilities in the State.

The Queensland government has launched its new $7.1 million Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant (MEEG) program to help manufacturers curb their energy usage and cut energy costs. 

UGL, a subsidiary of CIMIC Group, has been granted a five-year contract with Power Network Services (PNS), a partnership between CitiPower and Powercor Australia.