Tag: energy

The Queensland Government says its Energy Roadmap is delivering progress on affordability, reliability and sustainability six months after its release, while also outlining further investment and development across the state’s energy sector.

A common mineral that accounts for the majority of the world’s copper supply could play a key role in improving how the metal is extracted, according to new research from Monash University published in Nature Geoscience.

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have unveiled a redesigned hydrogen fuel cell that they say addresses a longstanding technical limitation, potentially advancing the use of clean energy in sectors such as freight, transport and aviation.

Energy is no longer just a cost centre for manufacturers – it is fast becoming a strategic lever for efficiency, resilience and growth.

The Australian Government has opened an approach to market seeking an administrator to deliver a National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot, as part of efforts to manage the growing number of solar panels reaching the end of their operational life.

Sungrow Hydrogen has successfully shipped green hydrogen systems to projects in Oman, Italy and Brazil, expanding its international footprint across three continents.

Opella Healthcare has announced a new manufacturing-focused electrification project at its North Brisbane facility, supported by $1.94 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), in what the company describes as an Australian first in site decarbonisation.

Samsung Ventures has joined the shareholder base of GridBeyond as part of a €12 million equity investment, alongside a group of existing investors. 

Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.

The Queensland Government has announced that market sounding is underway for a $200 million North West Energy Fund, aimed at improving the affordability, reliability and sustainability of energy supply across the North West Minerals Province.