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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.
WA cuts vanadium royalties to boost jobs, battery manufacturing
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.
AIBN research advances manufacturing of “breathing” batteries for clean energy, carbon capture
Brisbane researchers are advancing manufacturing technologies for a novel “breathing” battery that stores renewable energy while capturing carbon dioxide, offering potential solutions to two major industrial challenges.
Australian gov’t reports rapid growth in WA home battery uptake
More than 22,000 Western Australian households and businesses have installed home batteries under the Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program in just over six months, according to a joint media release, highlighting strong uptake in the nation’s largest state.
Battery manufacturers face updated requirements under Clean Energy Council listing changes
The Clean Energy Council has announced a staged transition to new technical requirements for battery products listed on its approved batteries list, following the publication of a new national technical specification by Standards Australia.
Report shows expanded access to battery recycling across Australia
Australians have increased access to safe battery recycling, according to new data released by the Battery Stewardship Council through B-cycle’s latest Positive Charge Report, which outlines the current reach and performance of the national voluntary battery stewardship scheme.
Australian battery innovation receives $25M boost from ARENA
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $25 million in funding for Melbourne-based battery technology company Relectrify to accelerate the commercial rollout of its world-first battery energy storage system, the AC1.
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.
Renewable energy boost as Victoria approves gigawatt-scale battery
The Victorian Government has approved the state’s largest battery storage project, a one-gigawatt facility at Pacific Green’s Portland Energy Park, which it says will support cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable renewable energy for households and businesses.
Li-S Energy launches lithium foil manufacturing at Geelong facility
Li-S Energy has produced Australia’s first lithium metal foils at its advanced battery cell facility in Geelong, marking a key step in building sovereign battery manufacturing capabilities.
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AMCA Impact Study highlights AI’s role in improving HVAC safety compliance
A new AMCA Impact Study has highlighted the growing challenge of helping HVAC contractors access reliable safety and compliance information quickly, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses operating in Australia's highly regulated construction environment.
