Tag: Western Australian Government
$8M funding to expand WA paper and cardboard recycling capacity
The Western Australian Government says the state’s paper and cardboard recycling capacity is set to expand following a $7.92 million joint funding package from the Albanese and Cook Governments to upgrade infrastructure at the Canning Vale Materials Recovery Facility.
Pilbara manufacturing boosted through $846,700 in RED Grants
The Western Australian Government is investing in the Pilbara’s economic diversification and manufacturing capacity, awarding $846,700 to five regional projects through Round 8 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program.
WA cuts vanadium royalties to boost jobs, battery manufacturing
The Western Australian Government says new royalty settings for vanadium are intended to support regional jobs, emerging industries and downstream manufacturing, as it moves to encourage investment in the critical minerals and energy storage sectors.
WA manufacturers get free tools to slash carbon emissions
The Western Australian Government has launched a new initiative aimed at helping the state’s food and beverage manufacturing sector reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency.
WA opens $6M fund to support regional recycling manufacturing capacity
The Western Australian Government has opened a new $6 million grant round aimed at strengthening recycling manufacturing and processing capacity in regional and remote parts of the State, with funding available to local governments to upgrade infrastructure for plastics, tyres, paper and cardboard.
Clean energy and manufacturing projects eligible for $9M in WA gov’t grants
The Western Australian Government has opened a new $9 million round of funding under its Clean Energy Future Fund (CEFF), aimed at supporting innovative clean energy projects that contribute to decarbonisation and economic diversification, including opportunities for local manufacturing and production.
WA unveils proposed planning framework for major renewable energy developments
The Western Australian Government has released a draft Renewable Energy Planning Code and supporting guidelines for public consultation, outlining a proposed framework to guide how renewable energy projects are assessed across the State.
WA targets new manufacturing partnerships during energy mission to South Korea
Western Australia's manufacturing and clean energy capabilities are being placed at the centre of a three-day investment mission to South Korea, with the state government seeking to strengthen industrial and energy partnerships with one of its largest trading partners.
WA reports record spring renewable generation across the SWIS
The Western Australian Government has reported a new record for renewable energy generation on the South West Interconnected System (SWIS), citing November figures that show more than half of the State’s electricity demand was met by renewable sources.
WA launches EOI for locally made vanadium battery
The Western Australian Government has announced a new push to advance local manufacturing, opening Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the delivery of a WA-made vanadium battery for Kalgoorlie.
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