Tag: battery manufacturing
EVC report finds strong EV uptake, calls for continued support
Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market has reached new milestones in sales, model availability and charging infrastructure, but continued growth will depend on sustained government and industry support, according to the State of EVs 2025 report released by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC).
Altech enters sodium nickel chloride battery manufacturing through AMPower collaboration
Altech Batteries Limited has announced its entry into sodium nickel chloride battery manufacturing through a collaboration and distribution agreement with AMPower, a subsidiary of China’s Chilwee Group.
Manufacturing focus at centre of ARENA’s $500M battery program
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched a $500 million initiative aimed at strengthening battery manufacturing in Australia and supporting the nation’s clean energy transition.
Australia boosts battery manufacturing with new Graphinex facility in Townsville
Graphinex has officially opened its new Battery Anode Demonstration Facility in Townsville, marking a significant step in advancing Australia's manufacturing capabilities in the battery materials sector.
Sungrow ranked Australia’s top inverter and battery manufacturer for 2024
Sungrow has been named the number one inverter and residential battery manufacturer in Australia for 2024, according to new data released by solar industry authority SunWiz.
WA gov’t commits to local vanadium battery manufacturing
The Western Australian government has pledged to support the development of a vanadium battery industry as part of its Made in WA Plan, should it secure re-election.
ARENA awards $4.8M to Gelion for pioneering sulphur battery tech
ARENA has announced a $4.8 million funding commitment to Gelion Technologies to support the development of its battery technology at its Sydney-based Advanced Commercial Prototyping Centre.
B-cycle reports 24% growth in battery recycling, calls for increased participation
Australia’s official battery recycling scheme, B-cycle, has reported progress in its second year of operation, collecting 2,935 tonnes of used batteries in 2024, marking a 24 per cent increase from the previous year.
Altech Batteries secures $4M to propel battery project developments
Altech Batteries has raised $4 million through a capital placement to accelerate key battery projects, including project financing, environmental permitting, and the commissioning of its Silumina Anodes pilot plant.
NOVONIX and Stellantis ink agreement to support EV growth
NOVONIX has signed a binding offtake agreement with Stellantis to provide high-performance synthetic graphite for its electric vehicle battery manufacturing partners in North America.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
