Department of Energy Archives - Australian Manufacturing

Aussie company Volt Resources vying for massive US grant for battery manufacturing

Mining & Resources Julianne G. - January 10, 2024

ASX-listed graphite producer and natural graphite anode developer Volt Resources Limited has released an update on its efforts to secure a USD 100 million (AUD 149.2 million) US Department of Energy (DOE) grant for battery materials processing and battery manufacturing.

Redflow secures US DOE funds for 34.4MWh clean energy project

Energy Kate B. - September 25, 2023

Brisbane-based battery manufacturer Redflow Limited has received funding for a 34.4 MWh long-duration energy storage (LDES) microgrid project in partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE).

ARENA commits $36m to boost renewable energy production in Victoria

Energy Kate B. - June 26, 2023

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced a $36.1 million commitment to the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) for the 10 MW electrolyser deployment in Wodonga, Victoria.

Researchers test low-carbon fuels on locomotive combustion test engine

Energy Kate B. - March 30, 2023

The US Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and Progress Rail, a Caterpillar subsidiary, are working together to develop a variety of biodiesel and renewable diesel fuels with the goal of lowering the carbon intensity of the fuels used in the US freight rail industry.

UIUC engineers bring composite additive manufacturing tech to campus

Additive Mfg & 3D Printing Kate B. - March 14, 2023

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has added a new additive manufacturing machine by Continuous Composites to its campus in an effort to print large and lightweight structural composites like those used in aerospace structures.

Expert advisory group to oversee SEC initiatives

Energy Kate B. - February 7, 2023

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for the State Electricity Commission (SEC) Lily D’Ambrosio announced on Tuesday a panel of six energy experts and business leaders to advise the government on reviving the SEC.