Australia inches closer to zero-emission fuel cell trucks with ReNu Energy, Walkinshaw partnership
ReNu Energy Limited announced the signing of a Letter Agreement between its wholly owned subsidiary Countrywide Hydrogen Pty Ltd and Walkinshaw Automotive Group to look into the possibility of developing hydrogen-powered trucks and prime movers for the Australian market.
Origin Energy invests $4 million in Allegro’s Redox Flow Battery development
Australian energy giant Origin Energy Power has purchased a 5 per cent equity stake in ReNu Energy’s investee company, Allegro Energy, for a total of $4 million.
Toyota Hilux to get 48V technology in 2024 with 10% better fuel economy
Toyota Australia is set to offer approximately 10 per cent fuel economy improvement for certain HiLux models, compared to the current 2.8-litre turbo diesel variants, when upgraded versions fitted with 48-volt technology arrive in the first half of 2024.
Jemena to charge up Victoria with four new community batteries
Jemena Electricity Networks has been awarded up to $2 million in funding for the installation of four new community batteries in Victoria through the Australian Government’s Community Batteries for Household Solar Program.
New Geoscience Australia report reinforces Australia’s role in global energy export
A recent report from Geoscience Australia has reinforced the country’s significant role in the global energy supply chain, according to Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia Madeleine King.
ARENA commits $36m to boost renewable energy production in Victoria
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced a $36.1 million commitment to the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) for the 10 MW electrolyser deployment in Wodonga, Victoria.
Canadian clean energy innovator to boost renewable energy sector with regional HQ in Melbourne
Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas announced that Hydrostor, a Toronto-based clean energy innovator, is slated to set up its regional headquarters in Melbourne, enhancing the state’s renewable energy sector.
Engineers create novel method to eliminate heavy metals from biosolids
A team of engineers led by RMIT University in collaboration with South East Water and Manipal University in India has developed a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to remove heavy metals, including copper and zinc, from biosolids.
Dairy manufacturing plant revamp among Victorian renewable energy projects to receive funding
The Victorian Government is investing more than $8 million through the Waste to Energy – Bioenergy Fund to boost 24 projects, including the improvement of a major dairy business that aims to convert cheese whey waste into biogas to be used to power its dairy manufacturing plant.
Neoen taps CIMIC’s UGL to construct new big battery in WA
Renewable energy company Neoen has selected CIMIC Group’s UGL for the design and construction of Stage 1 of Collie Battery, a 219 MW/877 MWh battery energy storage system, and associated energy infrastructure in Western Australia.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
