Work underway for proposed Barcaldine Renewable Energy Zone in Qld
Work is progressing for the new renewable energy industrial precinct in Barcaldine, Queensland, as the state government talks with several companies interested in establishing a presence at the precinct.
ARENA announces new funding to deliver renewable energy to First Nations communities
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the Regional Microgrids Program with $125 million in funding that will help develop and deploy microgrid technologies across regional and remote communities.
Queensland provides first look at proposed Stanwell Clean Energy Hub
The Queensland Government has released the first look at the future Stanwell Clean Energy Hub, which is expected to unlock new industrial jobs in...
Kwinana green hydrogen hub edges closer to its large-scale target
Australian manufacturer bp Australia has completed a feasibility study into the development of a large-scale green hydrogen production facility on the site of bp's old Kwinana oil refinery, with the potential to create up to 143 tonnes of zero-emission fuel a day.
CSIRO spins out new green hydrogen tech startup for heavy industry
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has collaborated with corporate advisor RFC Ambrian to establish a new company to commercialise electrolysis technology that the agency said can produce hydrogen with 30 per cent less electricity in a push to decarbonise heavy industry.
New $27m Centre of Excellence to bolster Tasmania’s water, energy sectors
The Tasmanian Government has launched TasTAFE’s new $27 million Water and Energy Trades Centre of Excellence that will provide industry-leading training to the state's water and energy apprentices.
CEFC spends record $1.9 billion on latest renewables investments
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has confirmed $1.9 billion in new investment commitments in the 2022-23 fiscal year, including a record $1.2 billion in renewable energy and grid-related funding commitments by Australia’s ‘green bank’, delivered despite adverse market conditions.
Nyrstar urges Australia to align critical minerals strategy with int’l counterparts
Nyrstar Australia, a global producer of critical minerals and metals, has released its submission to the Australian Federal Government's Critical Minerals List issues paper, which includes a series of recommendations aimed at better aligning Australia's strategic approach to critical minerals with its international partners.
New CSIRO report urges Australia to accelerate hydrogen-powered transport
Australia's national science agency CSIRO and GHD Advisory have released a new report that urges the country to prioritise hydrogen-powered transportation alongside electric vehicles or risk falling behind its global counterparts.
University of Southern Queensland researcher awarded $1m to develop thermoelectric energy harvesting tech
A researcher from the University of Southern Queensland has secured $1 million in funding through the 2023 Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships scheme to develop a new generation of high-performance thermoelectric energy harvesting technology.
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