New technology advances solar-cell production and recycling
A microwave technology invented at Macquarie University will improve the manufacture of solar cells and make them easier to recycle.
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Strategic land allocated for new integrated battery material facility
The WA State Government’s Industrial Lands Panel has approved IGO Limited‘s application for land in the Kwinana-Rockingham Strategic Industrial Area (SIA).
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Research reveals nature of hydrogen fractures in high-strength steel
Scientists from Sophia University in Japan have shown the mechanisms by which hydrogen absorption via exposure to hydrogen gas and corrosion compromises the properties of high-strength steel.
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Government officials spark campaign to fast track affordable EVs
120 mayors and councillors across Australia – from Sydney to the Swan Valley – are calling on the Federal Government to supercharge the country’s supply of affordable electric vehicles.
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Construction complete on Australia’s largest solar farm
Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk visited Australia’s largest solar farm, located in Queensland’s Western Downs region, with over one million solar panels.
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Industry statement on heavy industry transition to net zero
The Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative has identified five objectives to enable heavy industry to transition to net zero emissions consistent with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5ºC.
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$120 million to roll out community batteries across Australia
ARENA’s Community Batteries Funding program aims to support the deployment of community batteries across Australia to lower energy bills, cut emissions and reduce pressure on the electricity grid.
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New study proposes disposal of 80 million solar panels
A new study led by the University of South Australia (UniSA) has proposed a comprehensive product stewardship scheme for solar panels.
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BHP and Hatch commence design study for electric smelting furnace
BHP and global engineering, project management and professional services firm, Hatch, have signed an agreement to design an electric smelting furnace pilot (ESF) plant in support of a decision to construct this facility in Australia.
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Safeguard Mechanism one step closer to Parliamentary passage
Australia is one step closer to achieving net zero by 2050, with confirmation the Federal Government has secured additional Parliamentary support for the Safeguard Mechanism reforms.
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