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Bespoke technology needed in solar panels recycling – UNSW Sydney experts

Solar experts from UNSW Sydney have called for the need for bespoke technology designed to recycle important elements inside solar panels.

Work begins on Aurizon’s zero-emissions freight locomotive

Australia’s largest rail freight company, Aurizon, has unveiled details of its investment to build the first zero-emissions capable freight locomotive built in Australia.

WA to benefit from $3m federal grant to install community battery

Energy Minister Bill Johnston announced that Western Australia has secured six community batteries as part of the $200 million Federal Government's Community Batteries for Household Solar Grant Program.

Magnis Energy nears completion of iM3NY-produced lithium battery certification

Battery manufacturing company Magnis Energy Technologies announced it has completed six out of the seven relevant tests for UN38.3 certification, with 1 result now pending, for cells produced by its subsidiary, Imperium3 New York (iM3NY).

EV batteries pose big risks, to reach end of life in Australia by 2050...

The Battery Stewardship Council, in collaboration with the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and the Motor Trades Association of Australia, is urging the EV sector to act now in order to define the future of this major waste stream.

Redflow to manufacture 20 MWh battery system in California

Brisbane-based battery manufacturer Redflow announced that the California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the use of its safe, scalable, and sustainable flow batteries in a sizable solar and storage project.

Qld launches new Gladstone SuperGrid Training Centre and Transmission Hub

Powerlink Queensland has officially launched its interim Queensland SuperGrid Training Centre and Transmission Hub in Gladstone to upskill energy workers and support the changing energy focus in the area.

Australian Vanadium executes $49m federal grant to support vanadium battery project

ASX-listed Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) has executed a $49 million collaboration grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Australia to support the Australian Vanadium Project – one of the most advanced critical mineral vanadium projects being developed globally.

Singapore’s Keppel and Incitec Pivot look to producing green ammonia in Gladstone

Singaporean infrastructure giant Keppel has partnered with Incitec Pivot to explore the feasibility of building a green ammonia production facility in Gladstone, Queensland. 

CSIRO’s new $10m initiative to manufacture Australia’s first movable hydrogen generator

CSIRO is leading an Australian-first project to develop an easily deployable device to produce hydrogen directly at the point of consumption in a push to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
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Behind the Australian Made logo: Six manufacturers shaping local industry

Australian manufacturers are continuing to invest in local production, innovation and sustainability across a wide range of industries. From textiles and packaging to construction and advanced manufacturing, Australian Made licensees are developing products tailored to local conditions while supporting Australian jobs and capabilities.