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Altech receives extension for €46.7M German funding approval deadline for CERENERGY battery project
Altech Batteries Ltd has announced that the deadline to meet the conditions attached to a €46.7 million German government funding approval for its CERENERGY® sodium chloride solid-state battery project has been extended to 30 September 2026.
ARENA backs Sicona battery technology demonstration with up to $45M funding
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $45 million in funding for Sicona Battery Technologies to demonstrate the commercial-scale manufacturing of its advanced silicon-carbon battery anode material, with the project aimed at improving electric vehicle (EV) battery performance while supporting Australia's battery manufacturing capability.
Australian-made steel features in Flow Power’s trio of SA solar and battery projects
Flow Power has completed construction and commissioning of three solar and battery energy storage projects in South Australia, with the developments featuring Australian-made steel and other locally focused construction elements as part of the rollout.
Voltavate launches Victorian R&D site for battery manufacturing push
Battery technology startup Voltavate is establishing its Australian headquarters and research and development facility in Port Melbourne, in a move aimed at supporting the growth of battery manufacturing capability in Victoria.
New manufacturing model for batteries boosted by Voltavate-ARENA pilot program
Manufacturing in the battery sector is set for further development, with Voltavate’s manufacturing-integrated separator technology receiving backing from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) in a $3.55 million pilot-scale program aimed at advancing battery manufacturing capabilities.
Australian scientists prototype next-gen battery
Australian researchers have achieved a milestone in energy storage technology with the creation of the world’s first proof-of-concept quantum battery, according to CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency.
Victoria expands battery recycling network with 50 new collection points
The Victorian Government says it is expanding battery recycling infrastructure across the state, announcing 50 additional collection points aimed at making it safer and easier for households to dispose of used batteries.
3ME Technology eyes Arctic-ready battery systems under South 8 LOI
3ME Technology has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with South 8 Technologies to collaborate on the development of lithium-ion battery solutions designed for extreme cold-weather and Arctic defence operations.
Australian Vanadium advances manufacturing-led Kalgoorlie battery bid
Manufacturing ambitions in Western Australia’s energy storage sector have moved a step forward, with Australian Vanadium Limited confirming its subsidiary VSUN Energy has entered a pre-bid agreement with Sumitomo Electric Industries for the proposed Kalgoorlie Vanadium Battery Energy Storage System (VBESS).
Queensland brings Swanbank grid-scale battery to full operating capacity
The Queensland Government says a new grid-scale battery at Swanbank in Ipswich has reached a major commissioning milestone, with the facility now able to operate at full capacity to support the State’s electricity network while final regulatory and market approvals are completed.
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