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Victoria launches inaugural fleet of Australian-made hydrogen buses

The Victorian Government is introducing two hydrogen-powered buses across Melbourne's west in a significant step towards a greener public transport system.

Dairy manufacturing plant revamp among Victorian renewable energy projects to receive funding

The Victorian Government is investing more than $8 million through the Waste to Energy – Bioenergy Fund to boost 24 projects, including the improvement of a major dairy business that aims to convert cheese whey waste into biogas to be used to power its dairy manufacturing plant.

Australian gas industry applauds offshore regulation consultation process

The Australian gas industry has welcomed the Australian Government's offshore regulation consultation paper, recognising it as a crucial step towards establishing regulations that secure economic and energy stability for Australia and its valued international partners.

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.

Gov’t launches electric truck fleet to drive manufacturing innovation

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a fleet of 43 electric trucks hitting Sydney roads, signalling a significant advancement in the government's "Driving the Nation" program.

Ampcontrol’s manufacturing in Victoria now powered with hydrogen-integrated energy system

Boundary Power, a joint venture between Ampcontrol and Australian energy utility Horizon Power, has unveiled a 100 per cent hydrogen-integrated relocatable stand-alone power system (HiSAPS) to power the Ampcontrol manufacturing facility in Victoria.

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.

LyondellBasell makes rapid progress in renewable energy goal

Chemical industry company LyondellBasell has inked the first two European renewable electricity power purchase agreements (PPAs) and two additional PPAs in the United States. 

Anglo American inks 100% renewable energy deal with Stanwell

Anglo American’s Australian steelmaking coal business has signed a 10-year partnership contract with Queensland government-owned energy company Stanwell to aid its transition to 100 per cent renewable energy. 

Red Earth joins global effort to launch ‘Microgrid-in-a-Box’ for homes

China’s Nebula Electronics Co, Germany’s ambibox, and Australian company Red Earth Energy Storage have announced a global partnership to jointly develop what they claim is the world’s first residential “Microgrid-in-a-Box” (MIB) – a compact, all-in-one system that integrates solar generation, battery storage, and bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging.
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