Tag: renewable energy
Manufacturers take centre stage at Smart Energy 2024 event
The Smart Energy 2024 conference, set to kick off next week in Sydney, will see manufacturers in the renewables industry take centre stage as...
Community batteries lead Australia’s renewable charge, says Clean Tech Controls exec
Community batteries are increasingly vital for Australia's renewable energy transition, with a likelihood of more installations as the country accelerates its shift, according to Steve Bell, managing director of Clean Tech Controls.
UNSW researchers harness sunlight to produce clean fuel
Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have devised a method to generate synthetic methane from carbon dioxide (CO2) using nothing but sunlight.
Qld’s Wambo Wind farm expands, doubling capacity for clean energy
The Queensland Government has unveiled plans to nearly double the capacity of the Wambo Wind farm located in the southwest region of the state in a move towards bolstering renewable energy infrastructure.
NSW allocates $275 million for net zero manufacturing grants
The NSW Government is today unveiling a substantial $275 million allocation in grants as part of the Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative, aimed at cementing NSW as the premier destination for the development and production of clean technology.
Rio Tinto inks Australia’s largest renewable power agreement
Global mining giant Rio Tinto has signed Australia’s largest renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) to date, purchasing the majority of its electricity from the planned Bungaban wind energy project developed by Windlab to power its Gladstone facilities in Queensland.
Australian Hydrogen Council applauds $140M hydrogen hub deal in Pilbara
The Australian Hydrogen Council has applauded the Australian Government for announcing a $140 million agreement with the Western Australian Government to advance a hydrogen hub in the Pilbara region.
Australia invests $3 million in world’s first wireless EV charging project
A fresh injection of $3 million from the Australian Government is set to drive advancements in the nation's electric vehicle sector, paving the way for trucks and buses to charge wirelessly while on the move along highways.
Ai Group reveals manufacturing’s impact on Australia’s energy efficiency agenda
Recent analyses based on the ABS's Energy Account 2021-22 have stressed the importance of manufacturing in Australia’s journey towards a low-carbon economy, emphasising that the decarbonisation of industries is a crucial component of the overall energy transition.
Queensland introduces new Clean Economy Jobs Bill
The Climate Council has welcomed the introduction of Queensland's Clean Economy Jobs Bill 2024, which lays out ambitious strategies to accelerate the shift towards renewable energy sources and simultaneously reduce pollution levels.
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
