Tag: clean energy

The first cohort of students has commenced a new manufacturing qualification at the TAFE NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Newcastle, as governments seek to build skills for Australia's clean energy transition.

The Western Australian Government is investing more than $2 million in new equipment at South Metropolitan TAFE to support training in priority industries including manufacturing, automation, clean energy and electrical occupations.

Australia’s solar research sector has received a major funding boost, with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) committing an additional $95.4 million to the...

Engineers at Monash University have developed an ultra-thin membrane designed to improve the efficiency of fuel cells operating at high temperatures, in a breakthrough the researchers say could support wider use of clean energy technologies in transport and industry.

The Victorian Government has approved the Environment Effects Statement (EES) for the Warracknabeal Energy Park, a proposed 219-turbine project described as the largest wind farm in the Southern Hemisphere once completed.

Research from Adelaide University has identified ancient tectonic processes as a key factor in locating rare earth elements (REEs), which are critical for modern technologies and the global clean energy transition.

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.  

Australia’s manufacturing and resource capabilities have been bolstered by the latest Australian Government stocktake of mineral resources, which points to strong growth in exploration, production and economic potential for critical minerals essential to advanced manufacturing and clean energy technologies.

A new report from the Clean Energy Council indicates that Australia’s clean energy transition is gathering pace, with renewed investment in large-scale projects expected to support domestic manufacturing and supply chain activity across the sector.

Manufacturing capacity in Australia’s clean energy supply chain is in focus following the Federal Government’s decision to open national consultation on domestic manufacturing of wind and transmission towers, a move welcomed by industry body Weld Australia as a step toward strengthening local manufacturing capability.