Tag: battery manufacturing

Pure Lithium Corporation has secured an Australian patent covering its lithium metal anode and battery technology, which the company says could support the development of domestic battery manufacturing using locally sourced materials.

Sparc Technologies has announced the launch of SparcES™, a new graphene additive range for electrostatic discharge (ESD) and conductive coatings, targeting applications used in data centres, semiconductor facilities and electric vehicle battery manufacturing plants.

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.

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.

Manufacturing battery innovation in Australia is set to advance following new funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), which has announced support for two projects aimed at strengthening domestic battery manufacturing capability and supply chains.

Manufacturing graphite for battery use is emerging as a key focus in Australia’s efforts to support clean energy and technology supply chains, according to CSIRO.  

The Western Australian Government says new royalty settings for vanadium are intended to support regional jobs, emerging industries and downstream manufacturing, as it moves to encourage investment in the critical minerals and energy storage sectors.

Australia’s battery manufacturing and recycling sectors have urged the NSW Government to activate the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation 2025 (Batteries) before the end of the year, with the Battery Stewardship Council warning that delays are increasing safety risks across homes, workplaces and waste facilities.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $7.86 million in funding to Li-S Energy Ltd (Li-S Energy) to help progress the next phase of Australia’s advanced battery manufacturing efforts.

Altech Batteries Limited has announced a $6 million capital raising to support the advancement of its battery manufacturing and commercialisation initiatives across Australia, Europe and the United States.