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Electrifying homes will drive down inflation

Rewiring Australia says the federal government’s plan to help electrify homes and businesses will drive down inflation while saving the planet and Australian households money. 

ARENA backs eight grid scale batteries worth $2.7 billion

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $176 million in conditional funding to eight grid scale battery projects across Australia.

Rewiring Australia lauds new tax incentives for electrifying small businesses

Rewiring Australia has commended the federal government’s move to increase tax deductions for energy-efficient small businesses. 

Expol adds new underfloor insulation product to Australian market range

Expol, a construction materials manufacturing company, has introduced its new underfloor insulation product Expol Black to the Australian market as part of the Expol range manufactured in Victoria by Foamex. 

Detmold Group begins transition to solar energy

The Detmold Group, a food packaging manufacturing company, has begun to make the switch to renewable energy with the installation of a solar panel system at its Regency Park facility. 

Queensland collaborates with global energy giant to create two new wind farms

Stanwell Corporation, a Queensland state-owned energy corporation, has partnered with global renewables powerhouse RWE to facilitate the rollout of the former's 9 to 10 GW pipeline of projects, beginning with two huge wind farms.

La Trobe University commits to net zero by 2029, inks renewable energy deal

La Trobe University announced its commitment to becoming Net Zero by 2029, with plans to purchase 100 per cent renewable energy to power its campuses in a bold step towards sustainability.

University of Adelaide racing team gears up for World Solar Challenge

A group of students from the University of Adelaide is set to traverse the route from Darwin to Adelaide, showcasing their specially designed solar-powered vehicle, in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge to be held from 22 to 29 October 2023.

CDU research finds conservation planning gaps as NT renewable energy expands

New research from Charles Darwin University has found that gaps in conservation planning in the Northern Territory could undermine efforts to protect biodiversity as investment in solar and wind energy accelerates.

Capacity Investment Scheme to power NSW energy

The federal and state governments of New South Wales are working together to enhance energy security and reliability across the state by implementing the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), a national framework for increasing new dispatchable renewable capacity. 
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global

There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.