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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.

NSW renewable fuel strategy boosts manufacturing focus, Bioenergy Australia says

The NSW Government’s new Renewable Fuel Strategy is set to drive growth in the state’s clean energy and manufacturing sectors, according to Bioenergy Australia, which welcomed the announcement as a decisive step in shaping Australia’s low-carbon industrial transition.

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. 

Australia’s first lithium-ion giga-factory one step closer with the completion of AMGC-backed project

Media Release by AMGC Australia’s first lithium-ion battery Giga-factory is a step closer to commencing operations with the successful completion of an AMGC co-invested program....

Smart Precinct NQ a key player in Queensland’s circular economy transition

Queensland's march towards a circular economy is set to be driven by Smart Precinct NQ, a hub for local businesses looking to integrate circular economy principles into their operations, according to an announcement made by the Environment and Science Minister Leanne Linard.

Origin approves manufacturing of large-scale Eraring battery

Origin Energy Limited has committed to a $600 million investment towards the first phase of the development of a large-scale battery at the Eraring Power Station in New South Wales. 

Australia rolls out first electric trucks for sustainable last-mile delivery

Australia is set to revolutionise last-mile delivery with the introduction of 112 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) trucks, funded by a $12.8 million grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Driving the Nation Fund.

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. 

New ARENA funding round targets next-gen solar manufacturing

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched a new $60 million funding round aimed at accelerating research and development in ultra low-cost solar (ULCS) technologies.

Offshore wind to power 650,000 homes, create jobs in Southwest Victoria

The Australian Government has taken a step forward in its Reliable Renewables Plan by advancing the development of offshore wind energy in the Southern Ocean. 
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut

Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.