Project SHIELD is developing world-first digital technology to boost the intelligence and reliability of Australia’s electricity network and eventually reduce power bills.
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GenT device developed to convert waste into electricity for industry
A thermovoltaic device that will convert infrared energy from waste heat sources into electricity is being developed by technology company, PhosEnergy, and the University of South Australia in collaboration with the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC).
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Toxic water “cleaned” by electricity
Engineers at the University if Sydney have used electricity to clean up heavily polluted industrial wastewater streams.
They hope the findings will help wineries, pharmaceutical manufacturers and other
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AEMC seeks feedback on energy rules
The Australian Energy Market Coordinator (AEMC) has sought industry feedback on how regulations for a new energy market can protect consumers.
The AEMC forecasts that with new technologies and the take-up
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AEMC forecasts electricity price relief
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released figures which suggest that there may be relief in sight for manufacturers when it comes to electricity prices.
Modelling produced by the AEMC
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German battery manufacturer commits to SA
The future of battery manufacturing in Australia has gotten a little brighter with the announcement of Germany battery company sonnen being awarded the Australian Made badge and recognition as a manufacturer
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CSIRO launches solar EV charging module
CSIRO has announced new technology which will support electric vehicle (EV) charging, throughout peak demand periods during the summer months.
The charging stations will use renewable energy and avoid
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Flicking the switch to a powered manufacturing sector
With the federal government announcing measures to reduce the price of electricity and gas for industrial consumers, the manufacturing industry confronts a number of alternate pathways to a green
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Steel manufacturer offloads electricity to renewables
Steel manufacturer Molycop has signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with energy retailer Flow Power.
Using energy from the Bomen Solar Farm and the Sapphire Wind Farm, both of which are located
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New tool to cut energy bills
Small manufacturing businesses will be able to lower their energy costs with a new tool from the federal government.
The Business Energy Advice Program (BEAP) provides businesses with a personalised energy
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Guideline to create certainty in Victorian solar energy
Solar manufacturers and those involved in the construction of solar farms have a new guideline in Victoria.
The planning guidelines will apply to large-scale solar farms, and cover decision makers, solar
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Industry group backs AEMC changes to demand response rules
AEMC proposes that manufacturers be able to sell energy demand
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released a draft rule which would allow large energy consumers, such as energy thirsty manufacturers, to sell back unneeded demand to the wholesale energy
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New electricity rules seek to reduce power prices
Across south east Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia, new rules apply to electricity providers that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) hopes will benefit energy consumers.
For
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Taking nitrogen onsite
Nitrogen generators can be used onsite in order to save a company money and time. Manufacturers’ Monthly explains.
Compressed air is considered the fourth utility being used in many industries
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Funding helps moves for self-generated electricity for businesses
The
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded $9.6 million in funding
to 12 projects and studies to further integrate distributed energy resources into
the electricity system.
ARENA is
providing
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Top tips for energy saving solutions for manufacturers
Electricity prices have more than doubled since 2014, in Australia, and gas prices have followed closely with a 50 per cent increase since 2011.
These evaluations, from a Grattan Institute 2018 report
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Jolywood, Golden Invest partner on solar projects in Australia
China-based Jolywood Solar Technology has signed a cooperation agreement with the Australian solar company Golden Invest in order to develop solar projects in Australia.
The Chinese firm is involved in
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New $117m green hydrogen plant to create SA jobs
A multimillion-dollar hydrogen electrolyser power plant will be constructed near Port Lincoln in South Australia, marking a significant indicator for the emerging hydrogen energy sector.
Hydrogen infrastructure
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SA manufacturer signs two new energy deals
Cement manufacturer Adelaide Brighton has signed deals with two new energy providers for the supply of gas and electricity to its South Australian operations.
The company has entered into an agreement
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