Tasmania’s renewable energy sector gets boost with launch of REAP initiative
The Tasmanian Government has introduced a plan dubbed, “The Renewable Energy Approval Pathway (REAP),” aimed at streamlining the approvals process for new renewable energy projects.
Australian gov’t seeks industry input on domestic manufacturing of wind and transmission infrastructure
The Australian Government has opened a consultation to gather feedback on domestic manufacturing opportunities for wind and transmission infrastructure, as it examines how to build a competitive, viable and resilient manufacturing sector for wind and transmission towers in Australia.
CSIRO shatters records in next-gen printed solar cell efficiency
Scientists at Australia’s national science agency CSIRO have achieved a groundbreaking feat in solar technology, setting a new efficiency record for fully roll-to-roll printed solar cells.
Fortescue invests $35M in Michigan advanced manufacturing facility
Global green energy company Fortescue Metals Group has unveiled ambitious plans to inaugurate a cutting-edge Advanced Manufacturing Centre in Michigan, USA.
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Consultations begin to create national battery strategy
Australia Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has launched consultations for the country’s first National Battery Strategy during a visit to Energy Renaissance, an Australian lithium-ion battery technology and manufacturing firm, at Tomago in the New South Wales Hunter Valley.
Vanadium project in North West Queensland one step closer to approval
The assessment of a proposed $242.2 million vanadium mine in North West Queensland is one step closer to the finalisation of the terms of reference for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), the Queensland Government announced.
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.
Manufacturing gap in voltage management leaves Aussies $1.4B out of pocket, says EcoJoule Energy
Australian manufacturing-linked power electronics company EcoJoule Energy says underinvestment in voltage management technologies across distribution networks is costing energy consumers about $1.1 billion a year in potential savings, alongside an estimated $317 million in annual appliance damage.
Future Energy Skills to train Victorian technicians on off-grid energy systems
Future Energy Skills, a non-profit organisation that supports the workforce and creates training pathways for workers in the energy industry, has launched a new pilot program aimed at upskilling Victoria-based electricians in solar battery storage system installation and off-grid energy solutions.
NSW Government engages community on Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone plans
The NSW Government has taken a key step toward establishing the state’s first urban renewable energy zone (REZ), engaging with community, industry and union leaders in Wollongong to discuss the future of clean energy in the Illawarra region.
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
