Connecting the dots: Why $55 billion doesn’t need to be spent on ‘poles and...
Contrary to widespread claims that Australia needs to invest AUD$55 billion in improving its electrical grid ahead of an increased electric vehicle (EV) uptake, leading energy transformation consultants say the capital is needed but the required infrastructure is already here.Â
BYD celebrates five million new energy vehicles produced
BYD, one of the largest plug-in electric vehicle manufacturers, has rolled off its five millionth new energy vehicle (NEV), making it the first automaker in the world to achieve this milestone.
UNSW Sydney transitions residential campuses to renewable electric energy
UNSW Sydney has completed the transition of its Sydney-based residential colleges and associated facilities from gas to renewable electric energy, marking a notable development in its ongoing sustainability program.
ACT’s first grid-scale battery switched on
The ACT's first grid-scale battery, backed by the ACT Government, has been turned on, marking a significant step forwards in Canberra's electrification journey.
According to...
UNSW Sydney’s innovative tech promises low-cost, low-energy ammonia production
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have pioneered eco-friendly, on-farm ammonia production, marking a transformative approach to fertiliser manufacturing with a significantly reduced carbon footprint.
Government investment in copper mining needed to reach sustainability goals, says consultancy firm
Partners in Performance (PIP), a global management consultancy, is urging the Australian government to renew its investment in copper mining to bolster the country’s...
Roadmap unveiled to achieve net-zero economy in Victoria
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released `Achieving a Net-Zero Economy: Roadmap for Victorian Businesses’ in a push to lower energy costs, guarantee a steady supply of energy, and aid companies in the move to a net-zero economy.
ARENA launches $100M global solar innovation challenge
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the $100 million Solar ScaleUp Challenge, inviting innovators, developers, engineers, financiers, and solar customers worldwide to accelerate large-scale solar innovation and reduce costs.
ARENA awards $65m to Vast Solar to build commercial scale solar power plant
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced Monday that on behalf of the Australian Government, it had granted $65 million in funding for Vast Solar to build VS1, a unique 30 MW/ 288 MWh concentrated solar power (CSP) plant near Port Augusta, South Australia.
ATSE lauds National Science and Research Priorities’ emphasis on achieving net zero emissions
Engineers and applied scientists at the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) have welcomed the strong focus on attaining net zero emissions indicated in Minister Ed Husic's proposed National Science and Research Priorities.
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Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions
According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.
