Tag: renewable energy
Rewiring Australia calls for electricity market overhaul to slash energy bills
Rewiring Australia has called for a comprehensive revamp of the National Electricity Market (NEM) in a bid to tackle soaring energy costs and align with Australia's ambitious emissions and renewable energy targets for 2030.
BlueScope teams up with Australia’s major iron ore producers for steel decarbonisation
Australia's top iron ore producers, Rio Tinto and BHP, have joined forces with the country's largest steelmaker, BlueScope, to spearhead efforts in decarbonising steel production.
Genus secures substation works contract for Qld’s Aldoga Solar Farm project
GenusPlus Group Ltd, a national provider of essential power and communications infrastructure, has secured a contract from ACCIONA Energia to undertake the design and construction of substation works for the Aldoga Solar Farm development in Queensland.
Pacific Green unveils plans for one of Australia’s largest grid-scale battery energy parks
Renewable energy solutions provider Pacific Green is set to embark on the development of one of Australia's largest grid-scale battery energy parks.
Swinburne and Sparc Technologies forge future of smart coatings with graphene
Swinburne University of Technology and Sparc Technologies Ltd are teaming up in an innovative collaboration, spearheading the evolution of smart coatings through the Australian Research Council (ARC) research project.
Weld Australia pushes for prioritising local content in renewable energy transition
Weld Australia is urging federal and state governments to establish local content procurement policies requiring 60 per cent of all fabricated steel used in renewable energy projects to be manufactured locally by Australian welders.
Gov’t injects $70M into Townsville’s renewable hydrogen hub
The Australian Government is committing up to $70 million to establish the Townsville Region Hydrogen Hub in North Queensland in a move towards solidifying Australia's position as a renewable energy powerhouse.
New additive manufacturing report predicts $17B industry shift by 2032
In a study released by Additive Manufacturing Research, the report titled "Additive Manufacturing in the Energy Sector: Market Analysis & Forecast" has forecasted a surge in market activity, from $2.6 billion in 2023 to a projected $17 billion by 2032.
Origin Energy invests $400M in large-scale battery at Mortlake Power Station
Origin Energy has given the green light for the construction of a substantial large-scale battery at the Mortlake Power Station in south-west Victoria, signalling an investment commitment of approximately $400 million.
Tasmania’s renewable energy sector gets boost with launch of REAP initiative
The Tasmanian Government has introduced a plan dubbed, “The Renewable Energy Approval Pathway (REAP),” aimed at streamlining the approvals process for new renewable energy projects.