Energy

Manufacturing in the battery sector is set for further development, with Voltavate’s manufacturing-integrated separator technology receiving backing from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) in a $3.55 million pilot-scale program aimed at advancing battery manufacturing capabilities.

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have unveiled a redesigned hydrogen fuel cell that they say addresses a longstanding technical limitation, potentially advancing the use of clean energy in sectors such as freight, transport and aviation.

A new global study by engineers at UNSW Sydney has highlighted potential challenges for the manufacturing of next-generation solar panels, showing that ultraviolet (UV) radiation could reduce panel lifespans by up to 10 years in some regions.

The Australian Government has opened an approach to market seeking an administrator to deliver a National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot, as part of efforts to manage the growing number of solar panels reaching the end of their operational life.

Australia’s government has released a set of initial requirements aimed at shaping the future of consumer energy technologies, with a particular emphasis on improving manufacturing consistency and device compatibility across the sector.

Manufacturing graphite for battery use is emerging as a key focus in Australia’s efforts to support clean energy and technology supply chains, according to CSIRO.  

Global composite technology provider UMOE Advanced Composites (UAC) has begun full-scale production of advanced composite cylinders at its new manufacturing facility in Jiaxing, China.

At its PV & ESS Summit in Sydney on 25 March, Sungrow, a photovoltaic (PV) inverter and energy storage system provider, brought together over 300 industry stakeholders to launch new storage and hybrid solutions and address challenges shaping Australia’s renewable energy transition.

Energy Estate says it has formalised a strategic affiliation with Queensland Cane Agriculture and Renewables (QCAR) to advance the BioNQ Project in North Queensland, an initiative aimed at converting sugarcane into low-carbon fuels while supporting Australia’s fuel security and regional economies.

Australia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports have been positioned as a key pillar of regional energy security following a new fuel security agreement between Australia and Singapore, according to Australian Energy Producers.