Tag: renewable energy

Victoria’s journey toward a net-zero future is advancing with the government’s new investment in local manufacturers, empowering them to create essential components for renewable energy infrastructure.

A new white paper released by Monash Business School reveals that large-scale electricity storage is crucial to achieving Australia’s clean energy targets. 

Public input is now being sought on the Darwin Renewable Energy Hub (REH), a major renewable energy project designed to deliver more affordable, secure, and clean power to the Darwin-Katherine electricity grid.

The New South Wales (NSW) Government has launched a new Renewable Energy Planning Framework aimed at accelerating renewable project approvals, increasing investment security, and driving economic growth in regional communities. 

Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has inaugurated a $6.8 million facility in Clayton, Victoria, aimed at accelerating the transition of its groundbreaking printed flexible solar technology from laboratory development to real-world applications. 

Mars has announced plans for its Wodonga pet food manufacturing facility, which produces the well-known PEDIGREE and WHISKAS brands, to become the first large-scale steam-based manufacturing site in Australia to operate entirely on renewable energy by 2026.

Leading Australian engineering and technical services provider, Powertech, will showcase the latest upgrades to its Edapta product line at the All Energy Conference 2024 in Melbourne. 

Australia’s renewable energy landscape is set for a transformation as SunDrive Solar, the nation’s leader in solar innovation, partners with Trinasolar, one of the world’s largest solar manufacturers. 

In response to growing demands for sustainable practices, BOC has outlined a comprehensive approach to decarbonisation, focusing on providing diverse solutions tailored to meet the needs of various industries. 

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.