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AUS pioneer first project funded for Solar Sunshot Program

Australian solar pioneer, 5B, has been selected as the first project to receive funding from the Federal Government’s $1 billion Solar Sunshot Program to help expand Australia’s solar manufacturing industry. Read More

Jack LloydMay 23, 2025, 10:19 amMay 23, 2025

Electrical, Government funding, Latest News

$4 million investment into Australian battery innovation

The government is investing $4 million through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)to support new silicon anode technology that gives lithium-ion batteries much higher energy density.
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Jack LloydNovember 1, 2024, 9:27 amNovember 1, 2024

Government funding, Latest News, Sustainability, Technology, Western Australia

New TAFE training centre to fuel clean energy workforce

The Western Australian Government has delivered a $21.3 million upgrade to North Metropolitan TAFE’s Joondalup campus to deliver clean energy skills training in Perth’s northern suburbs.
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Jack LloydSeptember 11, 2024, 9:43 amSeptember 11, 2024

Electrical, Government funding, Latest News, Sustainability, Victoria

VIC renewable ‘Big Battery’ begins construction

The Victorian Government has begun construction on one of the world’s biggest renewable energy storage batteries and have announced the return of The State Electricity Commission (SEC). Read More

Jack LloydSeptember 5, 2024, 9:10 amSeptember 5, 2024

Government funding, Latest News, Sustainability, Western Australia

A new offshore wind zone has been declared in Bunbury, WA

The Federal Government’s Reliable Renewables Plan is being rolled out across Western Australia with the announcement of an offshore wind zone declared off the coast of Bunbury.
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Jack LloydSeptember 4, 2024, 11:40 amSeptember 4, 2024

Electrical, Government funding, Latest News, Queensland, Sustainability

Queensland’s Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme comes to an end

Queensland’s $45 million Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Scheme, which has been highly successful in assisting Queensland drivers with the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), will close today at 11:59 pm.

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Jack LloydSeptember 2, 2024, 11:20 amSeptember 2, 2024

Government funding, Latest News, Sustainability

Program set to support innovation in solar manufacturing now open

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has opened the first phase of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program to support innovation in Australia’s solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing industry.
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Jack LloydSeptember 2, 2024, 10:13 amSeptember 2, 2024

Government funding, Latest News, Sustainability, Technology

New investment creates STEM clean energy pathways

Nine Victorian Tech Schools will receive more than $2.1 million through the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Clean Energy Equipment Fund (CEEF).
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Jack LloydAugust 19, 2024, 10:00 amAugust 19, 2024

Government funding, Sustainability, Victoria

Victoria’s Solar Homes program powers up saving $279 million on energy bills

The NSW Government has reduced the energy costs for Victorians, with its Solar Homes program helping thousands of families save a collective $279 million annually on their energy bills. Read More

Samanta ChooAugust 12, 2024, 1:36 pmAugust 12, 2024

Government funding, Latest News, Sustainability, Victoria

Koorangie energy storage facility reaches milestone with 100 Tesla megapacks

The Victorian Government’s $480 million investment in Victoria’s energy grid has achieved a significant milestone with the arrival of 100 Tesla Megapacks at the Koorangie Energy Storage System.
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Jack LloydJuly 30, 2024, 8:51 amJuly 30, 2024

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