Tag: renewable energy
Construction begins on Australia’s largest wind farm
The largest wind farm in Australia, located in the Golden Plains Shire 60 km north-west of Geelong, will soon begin construction in Victoria, marking a turning point in the state's transition to a clean energy future.
Qld reveals next step in advanced manufacturing-focused critical minerals facility
The Queensland Government is on the hunt for a managing contractor for Australia's first critical minerals processing facility aimed at encouraging investment in advanced manufacturing opportunities and industrial-scale mining projects.
Concentrated solar power tech needed to power Australian industries at night, expert says
Australia needs to find new and better ways to store energy in order to meet the industry’s night-time heat requirements once coal and fossil gas have fully transitioned out of the system.
New framework to connect innovation districts, capitalise on AUKUS opportunities
The South Australian Government has unveiled a new statewide innovation model to strategically integrate the state's burgeoning innovation regions as it prepares to capitalise on the opportunities afforded by AUKUS.
2023 Darwin Dialogue aims at advancing Australian critical minerals production
Darwin is set to host a trilateral meeting between industry leaders from Australia, Japan, and the United States to discuss progress in critical mineral and rare-earth element production across northern Australia.
Construction complete on Australia’s biggest solar farm in Qld
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has visited Australia's largest solar farm, located in Queensland's Western Downs region, to mark the completion of the massive project.
Flow Power’s new SA smart solar farm features Australian-first technology
Renewable energy tech provider Flow Power has introduced an Australian-first technology that would help build smarter solar farms and speed up Australia’s net zero transition.
Ai Group calls for urgent action in decarbonising global economy with 5 goals
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), as part of the Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative, has identified five objectives in a collective statement to enable the heavy industry to transition to net zero emissions in line with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
University of Sydney lists 3 ways to aid $15b National Reconstruction Fund restore...
Transparency, clear priorities, and supporting training and research would help in the Albanese government’s goal “to revive our ability to make world-class products,” says Dr Jarryd Daymond from the University of Sydney Business School.
Australia’s critical minerals, clean energy tech sectors to see boost in 2023
Australia’s lithium and base metal industries are expected to be worth approximately $47 billion in the current financial year amid strong demand in the country’s clean energy technology sector.