Tag: renewable energy
Australia invests $3 million in world’s first wireless EV charging project
A fresh injection of $3 million from the Australian Government is set to drive advancements in the nation's electric vehicle sector, paving the way for trucks and buses to charge wirelessly while on the move along highways.
Ai Group reveals manufacturing’s impact on Australia’s energy efficiency agenda
Recent analyses based on the ABS's Energy Account 2021-22 have stressed the importance of manufacturing in Australia’s journey towards a low-carbon economy, emphasising that the decarbonisation of industries is a crucial component of the overall energy transition.
Queensland introduces new Clean Economy Jobs Bill
The Climate Council has welcomed the introduction of Queensland's Clean Economy Jobs Bill 2024, which lays out ambitious strategies to accelerate the shift towards renewable energy sources and simultaneously reduce pollution levels.
Rewiring Australia calls for electricity market overhaul to slash energy bills
Rewiring Australia has called for a comprehensive revamp of the National Electricity Market (NEM) in a bid to tackle soaring energy costs and align with Australia's ambitious emissions and renewable energy targets for 2030.
BlueScope teams up with Australia’s major iron ore producers for steel decarbonisation
Australia's top iron ore producers, Rio Tinto and BHP, have joined forces with the country's largest steelmaker, BlueScope, to spearhead efforts in decarbonising steel production.
Genus secures substation works contract for Qld’s Aldoga Solar Farm project
GenusPlus Group Ltd, a national provider of essential power and communications infrastructure, has secured a contract from ACCIONA Energia to undertake the design and construction of substation works for the Aldoga Solar Farm development in Queensland.
Pacific Green unveils plans for one of Australia’s largest grid-scale battery energy parks
Renewable energy solutions provider Pacific Green is set to embark on the development of one of Australia's largest grid-scale battery energy parks.
Swinburne and Sparc Technologies forge future of smart coatings with graphene
Swinburne University of Technology and Sparc Technologies Ltd are teaming up in an innovative collaboration, spearheading the evolution of smart coatings through the Australian Research Council (ARC) research project.
Weld Australia pushes for prioritising local content in renewable energy transition
Weld Australia is urging federal and state governments to establish local content procurement policies requiring 60 per cent of all fabricated steel used in renewable energy projects to be manufactured locally by Australian welders.
Gov’t injects $70M into Townsville’s renewable hydrogen hub
The Australian Government is committing up to $70 million to establish the Townsville Region Hydrogen Hub in North Queensland in a move towards solidifying Australia's position as a renewable energy powerhouse.