Anglo American inks 100% renewable energy deal with Stanwell
Anglo American’s Australian steelmaking coal business has signed a 10-year partnership contract with Queensland government-owned energy company Stanwell to aid its transition to 100 per cent renewable energy.
Australian gov’t announces major boost to renewable energy in Victoria and Tasmania
The Australian Government has revealed plans to allocate a substantial portion of Australia's largest-ever tender for renewable energy to bolster sources in Victoria and Tasmania.
Gov’t launches electric truck fleet to drive manufacturing innovation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a fleet of 43 electric trucks hitting Sydney roads, signalling a significant advancement in the government's "Driving the Nation" program.
Fifth Renewable Energy Zone in Illawarra declared
The fifth Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) has been established by the New South Wales Liberal and Nationals Government in the Illawarra to ensure that the area is a key player in the State's future clean energy plans.
Redflow secures US DOE funds for 34.4MWh clean energy project
Brisbane-based battery manufacturer Redflow Limited has received funding for a 34.4 MWh long-duration energy storage (LDES) microgrid project in partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE).
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.
Consultation launched for $1 billion Solar Sunshot program in Australia
The Australian Government has initiated consultations on the blueprint of the Solar Sunshot program, a $1 billion initiative announced in March 2024.
New data reveals Australian resources exports to set new records in 2022-23
Australia is on track to set a record for resources and energy exports after earning a record $459 billion in the 2022-23 fiscal year, according to the June 2023 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly published by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
UNSW study reveals greenhouse gas emissions’ future impact on solar energy production
Researchers from UNSW have revealed that the levels of atmospheric aerosols and greenhouse gas emissions will significantly affect the production of photovoltaic (PV) energy and associated costs.
Alcoa to move on with testing steam recycling technique to cut emissions
Aluminium giant Alcoa will proceed with a trial of a steam recycling technology aimed at reducing emissions at its West Australian Wagerup facility after an Australian Renewable Energy Agency-backed study found the technology to be not only feasible but also less expensive.