Solar Impulse arrives in Europe, heralding a new era of environmentally friendly transport
Solar Impulse, a groundbreaking solar aircraft, has completed the first of its kind flight across the Atlantic, demonstrating that the latest generation of sustainable...
Australia’s first green-fuel biorefinery could soon become reality
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will support the development of Australia’s first “biorefinery” capable of producing renewable diesel and jet fuels from plant...
ARENA bridge funding shows cost of big solar projects is shrinking
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) announced that it received 20 eligible applications for its large-scale solar PV competitive funding round which closed last...
CSIRO unveils solar-powered air-condition for commercial buildings
CSIRO has developed an innovative solar-powered air-conditioning system that addresses the high energy consumption of large commercial spaces such as shopping centres and hotels.
The...
Victoria sets ambitious renewable energy targets to create thousands of jobs
Victoria is aiming to generate 25% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2020, and up to 40% by 2025, in an effort to create new...
ABB connects 648 MW solar project to India’s national grid
Swiss automation giant ABB has commissioned five substations to link a 648-megawatt (MW) solar project at Kamuthi in the southern Indian state of Tamil...
Sandfire Resources announces completion of DeGrussa solar project
Sandfire Resources announced that the new solar power facility at its 100%-owned DeGrussa Copper-Gold Mine in Western Australia has achieved full generation capacity.
The facility...
AGL Coopers Gap Wind Farm moves step closer to construction
AGL’s proposed Coopers Gap Wind Farm Project near Kingaroy has edged closer to generating clean energy after the Office of the Coordinator General (OCG)...
AECOM appointed Owner’s Engineer for Genex’s Kidston solar project
Power generation development company Genex Power has appointed engineering design firm AECOM as Owner’s Engineer for construction of the first phase 50MW Solar PV...
BHP Billiton teams up with Peking University to fast-track CCUS research
BHP Billiton had inked a three-year, US$7.37 million agreement with Peking University (PKU) to unlock the potential of carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS)...
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Behind the Australian Made logo: Six manufacturers shaping local industry
Australian manufacturers are continuing to invest in local production, innovation and sustainability across a wide range of industries. From textiles and packaging to construction and advanced manufacturing, Australian Made licensees are developing products tailored to local conditions while supporting Australian jobs and capabilities.
