Tag: decarbonisation
UNSW-led white paper outlines roadmap to maintain grid stability as renewables expand
A new white paper released by UNSW Sydney and its partners has outlined a roadmap for maintaining electricity grid security as Australia accelerates its shift towards renewable energy, amid the retirement of coal-fired generators and the rapid scaling of new technologies.
Warradarge Wind Farm expansion moves forward with new turbine installations
Work has begun on the erection of additional turbines at the Warradarge Wind Farm in Western Australia’s Mid West, with four of 30 new turbines now standing at the site.
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.
$5 billion Net Zero Fund targets manufacturing decarbonisation under Australian gov’t plan
The Australian government has announced the design of a new $5 billion Net Zero Fund aimed at supporting manufacturing and industrial decarbonisation, with the initiative positioned as a central element of its Future Made in Australia strategy.
Capital grants to expand construction training for energy transition in WA
The Western Australian Government says it is expanding construction training capacity through targeted capital grants aimed at supporting decarbonisation, energy transformation and regional workforce development.
Clean energy and manufacturing projects eligible for $9M in WA gov’t grants
The Western Australian Government has opened a new $9 million round of funding under its Clean Energy Future Fund (CEFF), aimed at supporting innovative clean energy projects that contribute to decarbonisation and economic diversification, including opportunities for local manufacturing and production.
WA unveils proposed planning framework for major renewable energy developments
The Western Australian Government has released a draft Renewable Energy Planning Code and supporting guidelines for public consultation, outlining a proposed framework to guide how renewable energy projects are assessed across the State.
New Australia–China agreement launches joint steel decarbonisation effort
Australia and China have formalised a new cooperation framework on steel industry emissions, with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to advance joint work on steel decarbonisation.
WA to source green steel from local manufacturers for gov’t projects
The Western Australian Government has announced a new initiative to strengthen Western Australia’s manufacturing sector, launching an Expression of Interest (EOI) for locally made green steel to be used in major government projects.
New Energy Transport powers manufacturing milestone with record single-charge electric truck delivery
Zero-emission trucking company New Energy Transport has completed Australia’s longest single-charge electric heavy road freight delivery, marking a key step forward for electric vehicle manufacturing and freight decarbonisation.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
