Tag: renewable energy

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.

The Australian Government has greenlit the construction of a 450-megawatt solar farm in the Upper Hunter, set to generate enough electricity to power 191,000 homes. 

The Australian Government has taken a step forward in its Reliable Renewables Plan by advancing the development of offshore wind energy in the Southern Ocean. 

First Graphene has reached a commercial agreement with Halocell Energy to supply graphene for the production of perovskite solar cells, a move expected to boost Australia’s renewable energy capabilities.

Australia's clean energy transition is facing a significant challenge due to critical skills shortages, according to a new report by the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at the University of Technology Sydney. 

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has released a comprehensive vision for Queensland’s future, calling for significant investment in the state’s tech workforce to ensure the growth of new industries.