RMIT’s quantum battery breakthrough
Researchers at RMIT University and CSIRO have unveiled a major breakthrough in quantum battery technology, demonstrating energy storage 1,000 times longer than previous iterations.
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New water-based battery could break solar storage barrier
Monash University Engineers have developed a water-based battery that could help Australian households store rooftop solar energy safely, cheaply and efficiently.
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New NSW standards for lithium-ion battery in effect
Federal Gov’t awards funding to boost battery storage
Allegro Energy has been awarded $1.85 million to scale their Redox Flow Battery technology to mass production, as a part of the latest recipient of the $400 million Industry Growth Program.
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CSIRO’s new graphite R&D grants
Australian-first vanadium battery project to reinforce WA energy system
The Western Australian Government is set to provide $150 million for a new, Australia-made 50-megawatt vanadium battery in Kalgoorlie to further reinforce the Goldfields’ energy system and create around 150 local jobs.
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WA’s circular economy to be advanced by Lithium research partnership
The Western Australian State Government has partnered with industry to research alternative uses for the co-products of lithium processing.
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Utilising PFAS waste to manufacture batteries
A project at the University of Queensland aims to turn PFAS waste into a valuable resource for battery production.
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$4 million Gov’t investment to drive Australian battery innovation
Tissue regeneration battery accelerates wound healing
Researchers from the University of Wollongong’s Intelligent Polymer Research Institute (IPRI) have created a bioelectronic patch powered by a magnesium-based battery, which can speed up skin repair.
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New big battery announced in Terang, Victoria
A new Fotowatio Renewable Ventures’ Terang Battery Energy Storage System includes a 100 megawatt/200 megawatt hour big battery and grid forming inverter.
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State Gov’t invests in clean energy training for Queensland
The Albanese and Miles Labor Governments are jointly investing an initial $20 million in the TAFE Queensland Centre of Excellence – Clean Energy (Batteries) to establish it as a state-wide initiative conducted by TAFE Queensland SkillsTech, which will set Australia on its path to achieve net zero by 2050.
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Consultation for $523 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative now open
Consultation has opened for the Australian Government’s $523 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative, being delivered by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
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Construction on VIC ‘Big Battery’ now underway
The State Electricity Commission (SEC) has returned with the Victorian Government beginning construction on one of the world’s biggest renewable energy storage batteries.
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Next inquiry into EV transition spotlights battery manufacturing
As part of an inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), a hearing will take place in Brisbane tomorrow involving representatives of the Queensland Government, the heavy vehicle industry, EV manufacturers and experts in battery technologies.
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UGL to build Stage 2 of Neoen’s Western Downs Battery in QLD
Queensland launches Australia’s first battery supply chain database
Queensland Manufacturing minister Glenn Butcher has introduced Australia’s innovative Battery Supply Chain Database to assist manufacturers in seizing opportunities within the battery manufacturing sector.
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New enhanced powers for regulators Energy Safe Victoria
The Allan Labor Government has strengthened Energy Safe Victoria’s powers so they can continue to protect Victorian customers and crack down on dodgy retailers.
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National Battery Strategy a welcome change to skills and sustainability
The Australian Government’s National Battery Strategy, now released, outlines a vision for boosting domestic and export battery production.
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NSW Government speeding up battery connection to electricity grid
The NSW Government is accelerating the rollout of major battery projects across the state to boost electricity reliability and to keep the lights on in NSW.
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