The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the $43 million Industrial Energy Transformation Studies Programme aimed at identifying opportunities to reduce energy costs and emissions in the industrial sector. Announced as part of the 2020-21 Federal Budget, grant funding will be provided in two streams for feasibility and engineering studies to establish the business…
Dust control specialists Global Road Technology (GRT) has automated its SMART Dosing Units (SDU) for dust suppression in the mining sector amid government calls for tighter controls around dust pollution. Tested in mine sites in Australia, the SMART (Sustainable, Mining, Autonomously, Reporting Technology) Dosing Units are in use in countries across Africa, Mexico and Brazil…
Two federal government ministers will descend on Fairfield in western Sydney today to launch Australia’s first production line to manufacture zinc-bromide batteries. Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic and Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen will launch the factory which will manufacture Gelion batteries. Battery Energy Power Solutions will manufacture the non-flow…
By Peter Roberts Moves by Australia’s largest carbon emitter AGL to accelerate the closure of coal fired power stations and achieve net zero emissions by 2035 demand a bold industry building response from the Albanese government. Propelled by major shareholder Mike Cannon-Brookes, AGL plans to close its giant Bayswater power station by 2033 and its…
Direct current (DC) fast charging electric vehicle charger manufacturer Tritium DCFC is to provide fast EV chargers for a new EV highway that will span more than 7,000 kilometres across Western Australia. The project is part of a $43.5 million investment by the Western Australian government to expand access to EV infrastructure across the state.…
Steel manufacturing and distribution company Orrcon Steel has launched a plan to harness AI and robotics, announcing major data and digital twins’ projects in partnership with Queensland industry centre ARM Hub. With resourcing, supply chain issues and energy costs the immediate priority for many manufacturers, the company is harvesting data from 10 years’ worth of…
South Australian rocket launch company Southern Launch has signed a Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Sharing Agreement with the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) – the first announced with Australia. Under the arrangement, Southern Launch will notify USSPACECOM ahead of launches to identify launch windows that ensure the trajectory of launch vehicles avoids space objects already…
Infant formula manufacturer Bubs Australia is to have a Chinese-label version of its goat milk infant formula products manufactured in China to take advantage of increasing ‘buy China’ sentiment among consumers. The company, which made cross-border sales in the past year of Australian made infant formula in China worth $42 million, will continue to sell…
Days taken off work by employees for mental health reasons have jumped 19 per cent in the past three years as the covid pandemic continues to take its toll on workplaces, according to a new study. The research by leading Workers’ Compensation insurer, Allianz Australia also found that 42 per cent of surveyed employees and…
The Defence Innovation Hub has awarded contracts worth $27 million to ten Australian businesses, including a Tasmanian research organisation. Defence industry minister Pat Conroy said: “Investing in Australian innovation is critical to building our national defence capability. “The contracts being announced reflect the ingenuity of Australia’s defence industry, and the Albanese Government’s commitment to building…