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ARENA backs UNSW spin-off to advance solar panel fault detection

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed up to $3.96 million to support Lab 360 Solar, a University of New South Wales start-up, in developing drone-based technology for inspecting solar farms. 

Renewable Energy Storage Target powers up Victoria’s clean energy transformation

The Climate Council welcomes Victoria’s new Renewable Energy Storage Target as a great example of what governments can do to unlock more investment in clean, affordable and reliable energy as Australia drives towards being fully powered by renewables.

Manufacturing leads Australia’s clean energy shift with new climate tool

In a significant step towards tracking and accelerating Australia’s clean energy progress, the Climate Council has launched the Momentum Monitor, a tool designed to analyse and report on climate action across key industries, including manufacturing. 

Australian-Korean consortium advances North Queensland hydrogen project

The Han-Ho H2 Consortium is taking its export-scale green hydrogen hub project in North Queensland from concept to feasibility study following the signing of a landmark Heads of Agreement during the Premier’s investment mission in Korea. 

$60M in R&D funding available for next-generation solar projects

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched a new $60 million funding round aimed at driving innovation in solar energy and helping reduce the cost of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to ultra low-cost levels.

Enphase Energy unveils sustainable cardboard house at All Energy Expo

Enphase Energy, a leader in solar energy and home battery technology, has taken sustainability to new heights with the introduction of a trade stand made entirely from recyclable cardboard at the All Energy Exhibition in Melbourne last October. 

Offshore wind to power 650,000 homes, create jobs in Southwest Victoria

The Australian Government has taken a step forward in its Reliable Renewables Plan by advancing the development of offshore wind energy in the Southern Ocean. 

Up to $70m available in Townsville regional hydrogen hubs grant program

The federal government has begun accepting applications for the Regional Hydrogen Hubs Program – Townsville Region Grant opportunity, which seeks to create a Hydrogen Hub to deliver clean energy.

Jemena commences construction of $16 million biomethane project in Sydney

Australian energy infrastructure company Jemena is backing a $16 million project that will transform waste flowing to Australia’s largest wastewater treatment plant into carbon-neutral...

UNSW Sydney’s Sunswift 7 to raise new heights in World Solar Challenge

UNSW Sydney's Sunswift 7, the world's fastest electric vehicle capable of covering over 1000km on a single charge, is gearing up to compete in the prestigious Bridgestone World Solar Challenge taking place from 22 to 29 October. 
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