Tag: renewable energy
Senex Energy’s $1 billion project to drive manufacturing and jobs in Qld
The Australian Government has granted the final EPBC approval for Senex Energy’s expansion of its Atlas and Roma North projects, allowing the $1 billion initiative to proceed.
Australia rolls out first electric trucks for sustainable last-mile delivery
Australia is set to revolutionise last-mile delivery with the introduction of 112 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) trucks, funded by a $12.8 million grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Driving the Nation Fund.
ARENA launches $100M global solar innovation challenge
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the $100 million Solar ScaleUp Challenge, inviting innovators, developers, engineers, financiers, and solar customers worldwide to accelerate large-scale solar innovation and reduce costs.
Renewable energy projects boost local jobs on the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast company Infravision has revolutionised power line construction with their innovative drone stringing systems, enabling Powerlink Queensland to achieve a regional first by connecting a renewable energy project in North Queensland.
Victoria’s $1.3M in grants boost women in energy and manufacturing
Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins announced today that ten organisations in Victoria will receive funding through the Women in Energy and Manufacturing program.
NSW government approves $650M BlueScope upgrade
The NSW Government has granted planning approval for a refurbishment of BlueScope’s 60-year-old plate mill, aiming to boost production, invigorate the state’s economy, and...
Orora joins forces with CleanCo for renewable energy supply
Orora, a provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has entered into a new agreement with CleanCo, a publicly-owned renewable energy firm to secure a long-term supply of renewable energy for Orora's cans manufacturing facility.
Vast’s solar methanol project in Port Augusta gets green light
Renewable energy technology firm Vast Renewables Limited has received planning consent for its groundbreaking Solar Methanol 1 (SM1) project.
ARENA funds GridWise to streamline renewable energy integration
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is injecting $336,000 into GridWise Energy Solutions for their pioneering ‘Dynamic Model Validation’ (DMV) project.
Queensland’s $45M boost for large-scale recycling projects
The Queensland Government announced a $45 million package to boost Queensland's recycling industry, aiming to meet the state’s waste diversion targets, create jobs, and support a clean energy future.