Energy

Australia’s battery manufacturing and recycling sectors have urged the NSW Government to activate the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation 2025 (Batteries) before the end of the year, with the Battery Stewardship Council warning that delays are increasing safety risks across homes, workplaces and waste facilities.

Government support for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology could help drive down electricity costs for all Australians, according to new modelling released by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC). 

New research by Engineers Australia, in collaboration with Mott MacDonald, has revealed strategies and key insights paving the way for achieving a net zero workforce in the energy sector by smoothly transitioning workers from thermal industries to renewables.

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is calling on small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on clean energy solutions to apply for the latest ‘Innovate to Grow’ program.

The 2023 Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) report from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has revealed that the shift to renewable energy must be fast-tracked immediately.

A comprehensive industry roadmap, backed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), has charted a strategic course for the development of domestic solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing in Australia.

The Western Australian Government has reported a new record for renewable energy generation on the South West Interconnected System (SWIS), citing November figures that show more than half of the State’s electricity demand was met by renewable sources.

The Northern Territory (NT) Government has granted a tender for a wind generation study that will steer the implementation of wind collection technologies in the near future and gather data to reduce risk and accelerate investment.

Australia's resources and energy exports are poised for continued growth, even in the face of softening commodity prices, according to the December 2023 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ) from the Department of Industry, Science, and Resources.

In a submission to the Labour Government's consultation on its proposed Safeguard Mechanism reforms, the Climate Council has called for the halt of any new big emitting initiatives, recommending that funding must be available to future-focused industries like green manufacturing and critical minerals.