Energy

Australia’s renewable energy ambitions could be constrained without stronger domestic manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, according to new research from Adelaide University, which highlights structural risks tied to global dependencies.

Australian industry group Australian Energy Producers has welcomed a decision by the NSW Government to open new areas for gas exploration for the first time in more than a decade, describing the move as a critical step toward strengthening the state’s future energy supply.

The Western Australian government says it will establish a $1.4 billion Clean Energy Fund to support a range of projects aimed at expanding access to clean, affordable and reliable energy across the State, particularly in the South West.

WA-based battery recycling company Renewable Metals has raised $12 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round to accelerate the commercial rollout of its...

The Victorian Government has announced the launch of a $50 million renewable energy TAFE Centre of Excellence in Morwell, Gippsland, aimed at supporting workforce development for Australia’s transition to renewable energy.

Manufacturing battery innovation in Australia is set to advance following new funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), which has announced support for two projects aimed at strengthening domestic battery manufacturing capability and supply chains.

The manufacturing-dependent construction materials sector is urging the Federal Government to prioritise its operations under Stage 3 of Australia’s National Fuel Security Plan, warning that disruptions to fuel access could halt manufacturing output and delay major construction projects, according to Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA).

A new national research hub dedicated to addressing the growing challenge of solar panel waste has been launched at UNSW Sydney, marking what the university describes as an Australian-first initiative focused on photovoltaic recycling and sustainability.

South Korean automotive giant Hyundai Motor Company and India’s TVS Motor Company have signed a partnership agreement to jointly develop and market electric three-wheelers (E3W) in India, with potential expansion to other markets.

The Queensland Government says its Energy Roadmap is delivering progress on affordability, reliability and sustainability six months after its release, while also outlining further investment and development across the state’s energy sector.