Energy

Australian Vanadium Limited has signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for engineering group Primero Group to undertake the construction of the firm’s vanadium electrolyte facility in Western Australia.

Lumea, part of the Transgrid Group, is moving forward with the development of a large-scale battery system intended to supply renewable, affordable, and reliable energy to electricity consumers in Victoria.

Queensland has offered a glimpse at its cutting-edge lithium battery manufacturing facility in Yatala, signalling a major advancement for the state’s clean energy and advanced manufacturing sectors. 

The Cook Government has initiated an exclusive negotiation period with a major South Korean renewable energy group to build Western Australia's first green ammonia plant near Geraldton – an initiative that  Energy Minister Bill Johnston said would enable significant local manufacturing and jobs in the region.

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. 

ClearVue Technologies and LuxWall Inc, a leader in advanced vacuum insulated glazing (VIG) products, are set to revolutionise the construction industry with the development of the world's first 'Zero Window,' a pioneering product aimed at achieving net zero energy consumption in buildings.

Magnis Energy Technologies announced that its subsidiary, iM3NY, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Indian electric vehicle manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) for the manufacture and sale of lithium-ion battery packs.

Australian manufacturers are facing a perfect storm of energy challenges, with most regions in the country experiencing a surge in power prices in the second quarter of 2024. This price volatility comes at a critical time when the global manufacturing landscape is increasingly prioritising sustainability and energy efficiency as key factors in competitiveness.

Melbourne-based mining company BHP engineering firm Hatch have inked an agreement to design an electric smelting furnace pilot (ESF) plant with a plan to construct the facility in Australia.

The $625 million Stage Two Battery at Kwinana, Western Australia's second grid-scale battery energy storage system, has commenced construction to help offer clean, reliable, and affordable electricity in the future.