Tuesday, August 18, 2026

NOVONIX awarded USD 103M in tax credits by US gov’t for battery materials production

Novonix, an ASX-listed manufacturer of battery materials and technology, has been chosen by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to receive a USD 103 million (AUD 159 million) tax credit under the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Allocation Program.

SiBox testing completed, 1414 Degrees moves toward commercialisation

1414 Degrees announced its relocation to the Tonsley Innovation District following the completion of the demonstration phase of its SiBox thermal energy storage project, marking a significant step towards commercialisation.

Australian resource earnings to steady despite short-term declines

Resources and energy export earnings in Australia are projected to follow long-term trends in the next two years, buoyed by improved supply and a more favourable global economic outlook.

Australian solar PV manufacturing receives $1 billion boost

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has welcomed a significant injection of $1 billion in funding to catalyse the development of domestic solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing capabilities across the entire supply chain.

Queensland rolls out REZ Roadmap for renewable energy future

Queensland has unveiled its Renewable Energy Zone Roadmap (REZ Roadmap), signalling a clear path towards renewable best practices in the state.

Weld Australia advocates for stronger measures to boost local manufacturing in renewable energy

The Australian Government's Capacity Investment Scheme aims to enhance local participation in renewable energy, but concerns over unclear criteria raise doubts about its effectiveness in stimulating domestic manufacturing and job creation, Weld Australia said in a news release.

Redflow clinches major grid project with Horizon Power for remote communities in WA

Redflow Limited, a provider of clean energy storage solutions, has been awarded a significant contract by Horizon Power to supply and install a 100 kW / 400 kWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to support remote community grid networks in regional Western Australia.

ARENA invests $2M in groundbreaking hydrogen storage feasibility study

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has allocated $2 million to Lochard Energy for an 18-month feasibility study in a bid to bolster Australia's renewable energy capabilities and tackle the challenges of energy storage.

AEMO warns of impending shift to diesel-powered electricity

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has raised concerns over the looming prospect of diesel-powered electricity as a consequence of the dwindling gas supply on the east coast.

First Graphene spearheads breakthrough in green hydrogen catalyst

First Graphene Limited announced progress in the commercialisation of graphene materials with the development of new electrocatalysts tailored for the burgeoning 'green hydrogen' sector.
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