Construction on WA’s second big battery on the way
The McGowan Government has allocated $2.3 billion towards new battery energy storage systems in the 2023-24 budget, including a second, larger system at the Kwinana site, after the government announced the first large-scale battery storage system is ready to charge and discharge energy into the grid.
Jemena, Optimal to explore biomethane industry’s potential in Regional NSW
Energy infrastructure company Jemena has teamed up with renewable gas producer Optimal to help in the development of three new biomethane production facilities in regional New South Wales.Â
Perth firm wins $50 million for Collie battery switchyard works
Perth-based company SCEE Electrical has secured a $50 million contract from Synergy for the switchyard works as part of the Collie battery energy storage system project.
New director appointed to secure gas supply in Victoria and NSW
Australian Energy Producers announced the appointment of Peter Kos as director for Victoria and NSW to champion the role of natural gas in the country's transition towards cleaner energy futures.
Construction underway for vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility in WA
Australian Vanadium Limited has signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for engineering group Primero Group to undertake the construction of the firm’s vanadium electrolyte facility in Western Australia.
New Bulwer Island facility backs Qld as global hydrogen powerhouse
Japanese energy giant ENOES opens a new green hydrogen production facility at Bulwer Island, Brisbane.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development Steven Miles stated...
New data reveals Australian resources exports to set new records in 2022-23
Australia is on track to set a record for resources and energy exports after earning a record $459 billion in the 2022-23 fiscal year, according to the June 2023 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly published by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
ReNu Energy subsidiary selects equipment, design and suppliers for Tasmanian green hydrogen projects
ReNu Energy Limited announced that its fully owned subsidiary Countrywide Hydrogen is nearing a final investment decision for its Tasmanian Green Hydrogen projects, with the selection of electrolyser, HRS, and construction contractor suppliers.
Talga boosts Swedish battery graphite production with new exploration activities
Battery materials and technology company Talga Group announced that its recent exploration activities at its 100 per cent-owned Vittangi Graphite Project in northern Sweden have yielded promising results.
$41.5 million in funding for ultra low cost solar research
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced it has awarded $41.5 million in funding across 13 research projects to support research and development (R&D) and commercialisation activities that aims to significantly reduce the cost of solar.Â
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How AI is revolutionising Aussie manufacturing’s renewable energy transition
Australian manufacturers are facing a perfect storm of energy challenges, with most regions in the country experiencing a surge in power prices in the second quarter of 2024. This price volatility comes at a critical time when the global manufacturing landscape is increasingly prioritising sustainability and energy efficiency as key factors in competitiveness.
