Tag: energy
ABS data shows higher energy costs lift manufacturing prices
Australian manufacturing producer prices increased in the June quarter, with higher energy and fuel costs contributing to rises in both input and output prices, according to the latest Producer Price Indexes report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Clean Energy Council backs Victoria’s first offshore wind auction
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has welcomed the opening of Victoria’s first offshore wind auction, which seeks proposals for 2 gigawatts (GW) of new offshore wind capacity in the Gippsland region.
NSW backs Central-West Orana apprentices with $1.5M renewable energy training program
The NSW Government has committed $1.5 million to support apprentices and trainees in the Central-West Orana region as renewable energy projects create new construction and operational jobs.
Allegro Energy partnership targets manufacturing scale-up for long-duration storage
Australian long-duration energy storage company Allegro Energy has partnered with Jena Flow Batteries and its parent company, Suqian Time Energy Technology, in a move aimed at accelerating the manufacturing and commercial deployment of Allegro’s flow battery technology.
UNSW engineers secure $6.52M grant for renewable energy systems research
UNSW Sydney engineers have secured a $6.52 million grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to investigate challenges associated with operating Australia’s electricity system with increasing levels of solar, wind and battery storage.
Hazer-KBR Alliance secures paid study with Japanese power utility
The Hazer-KBR Alliance has secured a paid study with a leading Japanese power generation and energy utility to assess the potential integration and deployment of Hazer’s methane pyrolysis technology in Japan, according to Hazer.
Edify reaches financial close on Queensland solar and battery projects
Edify Energy has reached financial close on its Ganymirra and Majors Creek solar and battery hybrid projects in Queensland, marking another milestone in the company’s renewable energy development program.
Manufacturing partnerships key to South Asia’s renewable energy transition, says Austrade
Australian manufacturers with capabilities in renewable energy technologies, grid solutions and specialist engineering are being encouraged to explore opportunities in South Asia, with Austrade highlighting growing demand across the region as countries accelerate their energy transition.
Construction begins on Narrogin Wind Farm as WA advances renewable energy projects
Construction has commenced on Neoen's Narrogin Wind Farm in Western Australia's Wheatbelt, with the State Government saying the project marks another step in its efforts to expand renewable energy generation and support local employment.
Transgrid advances manufacturing of synchronous condensers for NSW grid
Construction and manufacturing are progressing on equipment designed to strengthen New South Wales' electricity transmission network, with Transgrid announcing that enabling works have begun at key sites to support the installation of synchronous condensers as part of the state's energy transition.
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer
Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.
