Energy

The Victorian Government is investing more than $8 million through the Waste to Energy – Bioenergy Fund to boost 24 projects, including the improvement of a major dairy business that aims to convert cheese whey waste into biogas to be used to power its dairy manufacturing plant.

A team of engineers from Macquarie University have developed a new microwave technology that would improve the fabrication of solar panel cells, making them easier to recycle. 

Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) announced a significant development in its 'pit to battery' strategy, with the arrival of the vanadium flow battery (VFB) for the Horizon Power project in Western Australia.

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.

Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio has released the Victorian Offshore Wind Energy Implementation Statement 2, which outlines how Victoria will leverage industry-led investment in offshore wind for the first tranche of projects that will deliver at least 2 gigawatts (GW) by 2032.

The South Coast is set to become a new manufacturing hub for the next generation of public transport with the creation of a brand-new electric bus manufacturing facility in Nowra. 

The Climate Council has commended the approval of Australia’s largest solar farm, hailing it as a significant move toward establishing the country as a global leader in clean energy. 

Hazer Group Ltd has officially inked a binding Project Development Agreement (PDA) with FortisBC Energy Inc to spearhead the development of a hydrogen production facility in Canada.

National essential power and communications infrastructure provider GenusPlus Group has been awarded a contract by Synergy to undertake the Civil and Electrical Balance of Plant works (BOP Works) for the KBESS2 250 MVA/1000 MWh battery storage facility situated in Kwinana.

ClearVue Technologies and LuxWall Inc, a leader in advanced vacuum insulated glazing (VIG) products, are set to revolutionise the construction industry with the development of the world's first 'Zero Window,' a pioneering product aimed at achieving net zero energy consumption in buildings.