Friday, December 12, 2025

ARENA backs UNSW spin-off to advance solar panel fault detection

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed up to $3.96 million to support Lab 360 Solar, a University of New South Wales start-up, in developing drone-based technology for inspecting solar farms. 

ClearVue reports progress in next-generation solar glass manufacturing

ClearVue Technologies has reported progress in its solar-integrated glass technology with the development of a next-generation product designed to deliver improved performance while reducing manufacturing costs.

Manufacturing to benefit as ARENA funds first shared electric truck charging hub

Australia’s manufacturing and freight sectors are set to benefit from a new $12.3 million investment in the nation’s first shared electric truck charging hub, backed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).

Hitachi Energy commits $1B to expand US manufacturing of grid infrastructure

Hitachi Energy, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., has announced more than UISD 1 billion in new manufacturing investments to expand the production of critical electrical grid infrastructure in the United States. 

$150M boost to strengthen Australia’s solar manufacturing

The Australian Government has announced a $150 million boost to expand solar manufacturing in Australia, opening Round 2 of its $1 billion Solar Sunshot program.

Bunbury manufacturer receives $2M to pilot wind turbine component production

A Bunbury-based company is set to expand its workforce and explore new opportunities in wind energy manufacturing after receiving more than $2 million from the Cook Government under a co-investment program.

NSW surpasses local manufacturing target with new electric bus order

The NSW Government has announced the purchase of 151 additional battery electric buses as part of its ongoing efforts to expand Sydney’s zero-emission fleet.

Rewiring Australia backs federal plan to advance offshore wind technology

Rewiring Australia has welcomed the federal government’s move to boost offshore wind development through proposed new guidelines for research and demonstration licenses.

Manufacturing focus at centre of ARENA’s $500M battery program

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched a $500 million initiative aimed at strengthening battery manufacturing in Australia and supporting the nation’s clean energy transition.

NSW drives national plan to remanufacture and recycle solar panels

New South Wales has taken the lead in advancing a national approach to solar panel reuse and recycling, following an agreement between Commonwealth, state and territory governments to progress work on a product stewardship scheme.
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