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Gov’t says traditional resources critical in manufacturing technologies toward net zero ambition
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King has outlined the accomplishments and challenges faced by the country's resources sector, emphasising the importance of traditional resources in manufacturing technologies needed to bring down emissions in Australia.
Battery manufacturing crucial to Australia’s net-zero goals— Minister Husic
The mass adoption of battery storage and battery manufacturing will be crucial to Australia’s transition to net zero and to becoming a world leader in clean energy, according to Minister for Science and Industry Ed Husic, citing CSIRO’s new Renewable Energy Storage Roadmap.
New CSIRO roadmap reveals need for energy storage expansion
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has unveiled its roadmap for renewable energy storage, a vital component of the country's energy transformation that would require significant investment.
Horizon Power acquires 50% share in WA renewable energy company
State-owned energy company Horizon Power has acquired a 50 per cent stake in West Australian Alternative Energy (WAAE), in a push to support the McGowan Government's target to reach an 80 per cent reduction in government emissions by 2030.
Study shows renewables generation predictability could lower operating costs
Lower electric costs for customers and more reliable sustainable energy could be some of the benefits of a new study by the University of Adelaide researchers who investigated how predictable solar or wind energy generation is and its impact on electricity market income.
Australian governments to collaborate to boost critical minerals sector
Resources and mining ministers across federal, state, and territory governments across Australia are set to collaborate to support the development of Australia’s critical minerals sector.
Western Australia to open new Invest and Trade hub in Texas
Western Australia is establishing a new Invest and Trade office in the US as part of a diversification effort aimed at attracting new industries to the state.
Northern Territory highlights critical minerals credentials in new report
Minister for Mining and Industry Nicole Manison said that recent data found the cost of critical minerals exploration in the Northern Territory increased by about 30 per cent in 2022 to $198.6 million –up from $153.4 million in 2021.
Qld transport industry forum to highlight vehicle manufacturing plans
Queensland’s inaugural Electric Transport Industry Transformation Forum is happening today in Brisbane, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm AEST, to showcase plans and insights from battery production to vehicle manufacturing.
Australia, India pledge to strengthen economic, defence ties during leaders’ summit
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to further strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries during talks at the Annual Leaders’ Summit held Friday in New Delhi.
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Beyond Insights: Building trust into digital transformation technologies
Digital transformation technologies are experiencing a gold rush in the manufacturing industry, not just in Australia but beyond. However, amid this surge in cutting-edge tech and automation processes, a fundamental element remains crucial: trust.
