Roadmap unveiled to achieve net-zero economy in Victoria
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released `Achieving a Net-Zero Economy: Roadmap for Victorian Businesses’ in a push to lower energy costs, guarantee a steady supply of energy, and aid companies in the move to a net-zero economy.
ARENA launches $100M global solar innovation challenge
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the $100 million Solar ScaleUp Challenge, inviting innovators, developers, engineers, financiers, and solar customers worldwide to accelerate large-scale solar innovation and reduce costs.
Report: green hydrogen to see scarcity without decisive policy push
The green hydrogen supply chain is facing short-term scarcity and long-term uncertainty amid investment risks and the lack of decisive policy push, according to...
AEMO report: Natural gas to play key role in stabilising future power grid
The Australian Energy Market Operator has confirmed the value of natural gas partnering with renewables in its recently published 2022 Integrated Systems Plan.
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Study shows renewables generation predictability could lower operating costs
Lower electric costs for customers and more reliable sustainable energy could be some of the benefits of a new study by the University of Adelaide researchers who investigated how predictable solar or wind energy generation is and its impact on electricity market income.
Time to tackle the demand-side of the energy transition, Schneider Electric says
Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today issued a rallying cry for governments, companies and individuals around the world to wake up to the huge – but often still under-estimated – role they can play in building a more electric, digital and energy-resilient future.
Ai Group calls for urgent action in decarbonising global economy with 5 goals
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), as part of the Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative, has identified five objectives in a collective statement to enable the heavy industry to transition to net zero emissions in line with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
$41.5 million in funding for ultra low cost solar research
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced it has awarded $41.5 million in funding across 13 research projects to support research and development (R&D) and commercialisation activities that aims to significantly reduce the cost of solar.
Natural gas crucial in bolstering Australian manufacturing amid Safeguard Mechanism downplay – says APPEA
The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) chief executive Samantha McCulloch has underscored the role of natural gas in achieving net zero while also powering Australian manufacturing, in response to the planned tightening of the Safeguard Mechanism, which ignores the central role of natural gas in meeting Australia’s climate goals.
New study provides opportunities for electrolyser manufacturing industry in WA
The Western Australian Government has partnered with international hydrogen technology companies to create a business case for new electrolyser manufacturing facilities in the State.
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How a small pet food manufacturer supports a 5x increase in production capacity
For Advanced Pet Care of Australia, scaling into one of Australia’s top pet food manufacturers required more than new production capacity – it required better systems.
