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Approval granted for Tasmania’s largest solar project

Tasmania's ambitious renewable energy goals have received a significant boost as the Northern Midlands Council approved the development application for the state's most extensive solar project.

Construction underway for vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility in WA

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.

Civmec wins $100 million in contracts to bolster manufacturing, other goals

Perth heavy engineering firm Civmec has secured about $100 million worth of new contracts to carry out manufacturing, construction and maintenance activities for the resources sector. 

Weld Australia supports federal push on local manufacturing of wind infrastructure

Manufacturing capacity in Australia’s clean energy supply chain is in focus following the Federal Government’s decision to open national consultation on domestic manufacturing of wind and transmission towers, a move welcomed by industry body Weld Australia as a step toward strengthening local manufacturing capability.

Wind and transmission tower manufacturing a major opportunity for Australian manufacturing, Weld Australia says

The expansion of wind and transmission tower production represents a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity for Australian manufacturing, according to Weld Australia, which says the renewable energy build-out could support jobs, regional industry growth and stronger domestic supply chains if backed by supportive policy settings.

Sparc hits new heights in photocatalytic water splitting at CSIRO Energy Centre

Sparc Technologies announced that Sparc Hydrogen, a joint venture between the University of Adelaide, Fortescue, and Sparc Technologies, has successfully concluded the initial phase of on-sun prototype testing at the CSIRO Energy Centre in Newcastle, New South Wales.

Northern Territory to receive first hydrogen-fueled generator as CDU prepares for future

Media Release by Charles Darwin University Charles Darwin University (CDU) will be part of the Northern Territory’s hydrogen-fueled future with a pilot hydrogen generator, storage,...

AGL clinches $864K ARENA funding for innovative grid solution

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced a grant of $864,000 to AGL to develop and trial a cutting-edge price intensity forecasting tool.

Qld fuels local battery manufacturing with $25M investment

The Queensland Government is set to energise the local battery manufacturing industry with an investment in a pioneering manufacturer of long-duration energy storage systems. 

NSW drives national plan to remanufacture and recycle solar panels

New South Wales has taken the lead in advancing a national approach to solar panel reuse and recycling, following an agreement between Commonwealth, state and territory governments to progress work on a product stewardship scheme.
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How a small pet food manufacturer supports a 5x increase in production capacity

For Advanced Pet Care of Australia, scaling into one of Australia’s top pet food manufacturers required more than new production capacity – it required better systems.