Thursday, September 24, 2026

Graphene Manufacturing wins regulatory dev’t approval for future battery hub

Graphene Manufacturing Group announced the receipt of regulatory and local council approvals to manufacture batteries at a commercial scale for its existing Richlands site in Brisbane, Australia.

National EV strategy a crucial step in making Australia a significant industry player, says...

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has lauded the National Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy unveiled today as an important step toward establishing Australia as a major player in the global electric vehicle (EV) market. 

ARENA invests $120m to set up community batteries in Australia

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has allocated $120 million in funding for Round 1 of the Community Batteries Funding Program. 

Chevron invests $38m in Australian CCS research

Chevron Australia is set to jointly invest AUD $38 million to research initiatives on carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Western Australia and Victoria to advance knowledge of the critical emissions technology for a lower carbon future.

Japanese battery company PowerX unveils world’s first Battery Tanker

PowerX, a Japanese battery startup, recently introduced the design of the first-ever “Battery Tanker” at the Bariship International Maritime Exhibition held in Imabari City, Japan. 

Altech’s CERENERGY project in Germany receives key regulatory approval

Altech Batteries has secured environmental and construction approval under Germany’s Federal Immission Control Act (BimSch-G) for its 120 MWh CERENERGY GridPack production facility in Saxony. 

Energy experts gather at UNSW to discuss Australia’s clean energy future

UNSW Sydney is convening energy leaders, researchers, and policymakers this week for the 2025 State of Energy Research Conference, aiming to address urgent challenges and advance Australia's transition to net zero emissions.

Queensland announces $7.1M grant to help curb energy usage for manufacturers

The Queensland government has launched its new $7.1 million Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant (MEEG) program to help manufacturers curb their energy usage and cut energy costs. 

Aussie businesses explore virtual solutions to achieve sustainability and profit – says Schneider Electric

Australian companies are increasingly looking to the use of digital and electrified technologies, from artificial intelligence to electric vehicles, to promote sustainability and combat the climate crisis, according to Schneider Electric's newly released Sustainability Index 2023 report.

ARENA backs study on converting household organics waste to renewable energy

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded the Logan City Council with a $291,785 grant to investigate the potential of producing renewable energy from food and garden waste. 
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APS Industrial expands regional footprint with Control Technologies acquisition

APS Industrial (APS) is expanding its regional presence through the acquisition of Albury-based Control Technologies, a move the industrial products supplier said will strengthen its local service capability and support further investment in warehousing, stockholding and technical support.