Friday, August 21, 2026

Fortescue, Tree Energy to build green energy hub in Germany

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has signed a global strategic partnership with energy infrastructure company Tree Energy Solutions to (TES) develop a cutting-edge green hydrogen and energy import facility in Germany. 

Australian investment company acquires majority stake in GreenGasUSA

Melbourne-based IFM Investors announced that the IFM Net Zero Infrastructure Fund (“NZIF”) has completed the acquisition of a majority interest in GreenGasUSA, a US-based renewable natural gas (RNG) developer, owner and operator.

Horizon Power solar program cuts energy costs in WA’s north

Remote households in Western Australia’s Kimberley region are seeing tangible reductions in their energy bills through a rooftop solar initiative led by Horizon Power and backed by State and Federal funding.

Green steelmaking holds major opportunity for Western Australia – says report

The potential for Western Australia to join the globally expanding value chain for green steelmaking is highlighted in new research released by the Western Australian government, as announced in a media statement. 

ARENA backs project to provide flexible energy demand for refrigeration sector

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has invested $3.7 million in energy company Enel X to support a project aimed at demonstrating and scaling flexible demand solutions in the commercial and industrial refrigeration sector. 

BAE, Heart Aerospace join forces to develop batteries for hybrid regional aircraft

Aerospace and defence company BAE Systems is partnering with Swedish startup Heart Aerospace to develop the battery system for Heart’s ES-30 regional hybrid electric aircraft.

Ingka Group buys stake in $2b Australian wind farm

Ingka Group, which owns the majority of IKEA stores worldwide, has acquired a 15 per cent stake in the AUD$ 2 billion (€1.3 billion) Golden Plains wind farm of TagEnergy near Geelong, Australia.

EVs could match coal power output and cut energy bills, council says

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). 

Renewable fuels and gas to headline Climate Action Week Sydney 2026

Bioenergy Australia has announced a strategic partnership with Climate Action Week Sydney (CAWSYD26) for the 2026 Renewable Fuels Summit, which will spotlight renewable fuels and gas as key themes in Australia’s transition toward a low-carbon economy.

UN Climate exec pays visit to Hysata’s Port Kembla electrolyser facility

Australian electrolyser company Hysata recently hosted a visit from Executive Secretary for the United Nations Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Simon Stiell, in Port Kembla. 
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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.