Tag: renewable energy
City of Sydney unveils five-year plan to reach net zero by 2035
The City of Sydney has unveiled a renewed draft environmental strategy aimed at keeping the city on track to reach net zero emissions by 2035, with proposals that include cutting operational energy use by 30 per cent and phasing out the use of fossil gas across its operations.
Pacific Green’s first Australian energy storage project secures buyer
Pacific Green Technologies, Inc has announced the completion of the sale of its Limestone Coast North Energy Park development to Intera Renewables in a transaction valued at AUD 460 million (USD 293 million).
Edify Energy to build large-scale solar and battery system for Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto and Edify Energy have signed two hybrid services agreements (HSAs) to supply renewable energy to Rio Tinto’s Gladstone aluminium operations in Queensland.
Energy Dome sets up APAC headquarters in Melbourne
Italian energy storage company Energy Dome has selected Melbourne as the location for its Asia-Pacific headquarters, a move supported by the Victorian Government as part of its efforts to attract global investment and bolster renewable energy initiatives.
ARENA invests $30M in advanced cathode powder manufacturing
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $30 million in conditional funding for VSPC Pty Ltd (VSPC) to support the commercialisation of a new manufacturing process for lithium-ion battery cathode powder.
Gold Fields awards wind turbine manufacturing contract for St Ives mine
Gold Fields has awarded a contract to Goldwind to design, manufacture, and construct seven wind turbines for its St Ives gold mine in Western Australia.
$1.5 billion wind farm declared major project in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Liberal Government has declared the $1.5 billion Cellars Hill Wind Farm a Major Project under its landmark major project legislation, aiming to streamline approvals for large-scale renewable energy developments.
Gov’t supercharges renewable energy with $2B CEFC boost
The Australian Government has announced a $2 billion funding boost for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), aiming to accelerate Australia's transition to renewable energy and bolster economic growth.
Victoria’s renewable energy goals advance with massive battery connection
Lumea, part of the Transgrid Group, is moving forward with the development of a large-scale battery system intended to supply renewable, affordable, and reliable energy to electricity consumers in Victoria.
Embracing the future: Australian manufacturing trends in 2025
As the calendar turns to 2025, the Australian manufacturing sector stands at the cusp of transformation.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
