Energy

The Queensland Government is on the hunt for a managing contractor for Australia's first critical minerals processing facility aimed at encouraging investment in advanced manufacturing opportunities and industrial-scale mining projects. 

Pure Hydrogen Corporation announced that 'Taurus,' what it claims as Australia's first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Prime Mover, will be unveiled at the Brisbane Truck Show on 18 May 2023, followed by commercial testing with PepsiCo Australia in Brisbane.

Novalith Technologies, the creator of a novel lithium extraction process that uses carbonated water in place of sulphuric acid, has raised $23 million in Series A funding to scale up and commercialise its lithium production. 

A team of engineers from Macquarie University have developed a new microwave technology that would improve the fabrication of solar panel cells, making them easier to recycle. 

The Western Australian Government's Industrial Lands Panel has approved IGO Limited's request for land in the Kwinana-Rockingham Strategic Industrial Area (SIA), bringing the state one step closer to manufacturing the nation's first commercially available precursor cathode active material (PCAM).

Sydney-based solar system manufacturer 5B is slated to supply a 10.1MWp solar system that will form part of a 21.4MWp Full EPC Turnkey & PPA Project that AES El Salvador is constructing for its Holcim El Salvador’s El Ronco cement plant.

Australia's role as the world's dumping ground for outdated, high-emission vehicles will be reinforced if the Albanese Government does not act quickly to catch up with new fuel efficiency regulations as announced by the Biden Administration today, according to the Electric Vehicle Council.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is investing $50 million for two funding rounds targeting research and development (R&D) for renewable hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel, as announced in a media release. 

Brisbane-headquartered Graphene Manufacturing Group has achieved its largest-ever single sale of THERMAL-XR (TXR) powered by GMG Graphene for a “large Australian eco-friendly resort for the coating of approximately 200 air conditioners,” as announced in a press release. 

Air compressor manufacturer ELGi Equipments Australia has enhanced the energy efficiency of its AB series oil-free screw air compressors, resulting in lower specific power consumption and greater free air delivery across the range.