Volgren celebrates 50th battery electric bus milestone
Australian bus manufacturing company Volgren announced that the first of two Volvo BZL vehicles with Optimus bodies that are being produced nearby at Eagle Farm serves as the 50th Battery Electric Bus (BEB) for the bus body maker.
CIMIC’s UGL to build 35MW solar storage system in Western Australia
Australian construction company CIMIC Group’s subsidiary, UGL, has been selected by Hong Kong-based electricity and gas company Alinta Energy to install a 35-megawatt one-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Port Hedland, Western Australia.
Victoria announces measures to train future renewable energy workforce
The Victorian government has rolled out a series of efforts focused on preparing the future workforce for jobs needed in the state’s decarbonisation journey and delivering cheap renewable energy to Victorians.
Contact inks 10-year renewable energy agreement with Microsoft
Contact Energy Limited, a New Zealand-based electricity generator, has signed a 10-year renewable attribute purchase agreement to support the development of new renewable energy capacity in Aotearoa New Zealand, in line with Microsoft’s sustainability commitments.
H2X Global wins second contract to supply hydrogen fuel cell trucks to Sweden
H2X Global, a Sydney-based hydrogen fuel cell vehicle manufacturer, has won its second contract with Swedish municipal garbage business Renova worth up to 240 million SEK (AUD 34.3 million) to supply commercial vehicles for the city of Gothenburg.
Vinegar a potential ingredient in climate crisis fight – Monash engineers
Monash University chemical engineers have developed an industrial process for producing acetic acid that utilises surplus carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere and has the potential to produce negative carbon emissions.
New Queensland strategy to bolster new industries critical to net zero transition
The Palaszczuk Government rolled out the new Queensland New Industry Strategy (QNIDS) today in an effort to foster industries critical to the world’s net zero transition, such as renewable energy manufacturing.
Magnis Energy subsidiary signs battery manuacturing JV with Omega Seiki Mobility
Magnis Energy Technologies announced that its subsidiary, iM3NY, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Indian electric vehicle manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) for the manufacture and sale of lithium-ion battery packs.
New CSIRO report looks into low-emission manufacturing opportunities in the Northern Territory
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has rolled out a new report exploring how the Northern Territory (NT) could benefit from carbon capture and utilisation to foster decarbonisation and economic growth.
Victoria gov’t legislates ambitious emissions reduction target
Minister for Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio has formalised its emissions reduction target, under Victoria’s Climate Change Act 2017, to cut Victoria’s emissions by 75 to 80 per cent by 2035.
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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.
