Energy

Australia has recorded its strongest quarter yet for electric vehicle (EV) sales, with the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) warning that policy certainty will be crucial to maintaining momentum in the shift to cleaner transport.

Twenty Australian startups with renewable energy innovations have been chosen for the third round of the India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator, a program delivered by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, to boost global growth, particularly in manufacturing and energy sectors.

The NSW Government has announced a $650,000 grant to the University of Wollongong (UOW) to lead a two-year research project aimed at improving hydrogen pipeline safety, bolstering the Illawarra’s role in the nation’s emerging hydrogen industry.

Adelaide-based solar panel manufacturer Tindo has been awarded $34.5 million in funding through the Australian Government’s $1 billion Solar Sunshot Program, a major initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s solar manufacturing capability.

Weld Australia has called on both federal and state governments to urgently address the impact of east coast gas exports on domestic energy prices, warning that manufacturers are reaching a breaking point.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched a new $60 million funding round aimed at driving innovation in solar energy and helping reduce the cost of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to ultra low-cost levels.

BlueScope has announced it will lead an international consortium of steelmakers to explore the potential acquisition and development of the Whyalla Steelworks in South Australia.

Construction has commenced on the $400 million second stage of the Warradarge Wind Farm near Eneabba, marking a major step in Western Australia’s renewable energy transition and boosting clean power supply for homes and businesses across the state.

MGA Thermal and Knode have announced a major step forward in advancing Australia’s largest industrial-scale thermal energy storage (TES) project, marking progress toward manufacturing a scalable clean energy solution for industrial heat applications in Western Australia.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced a $44.9 million commitment to support Calix in developing a demonstration plant using its Zero Emissions Steel Technology (ZESTY), a step aimed at advancing Australia’s green steel ambitions.