$2.5 billion investment in the Hunter’s future
More than 1,000 Hunter jobs are secure, after the Albanese and the Minns Labor Governments have jointly contributed $2.5 billion to secure the future of aluminium smelting in the region.
Read MorePort of Newcastle powers ahead as first port in NSW with battery storage approval
Port of Newcastle (PON) has become the first port in NSW approved to safely store grid-scale lithium-ion batteries at its Mayfield Multipurpose Terminal. This approval further strengthens the Port’s position as the State’s leading logistics gateway for renewable energy infrastructure, providing project owners greater flexibility in the delivery of critical energy projects.
Read MoreFirst massive renewable energy components leave Port of Newcastle for Uungula Wind Farm
Port of Newcastle has marked another milestone as the leader in renewable energy logistics, with the first oversize and/or overmass (OSOM) wind farm movement from its Multipurpose Terminal to the Uungula Wind Farm in Central West New South Wales.
Read MoreFormer Liddell site powers Hunter’s clean energy future
With backing from the Federal and NSW Governments, the giant
Liddell Battery, built on the site of one of Australia’s largest retired
coal-fired power stations, is gearing up to provide enough power
to support around 200,000 homes on the nation’s main electricity
grid within months.
Registrations invited for Newcastle Logistics Precinct tender
EnergyCo is inviting companies to register their interest to participate in a tender to design and build an open-air storage area at the Newcastle Logistics Precinct to support future storage needs.
Read MoreNewcastle-born Bolero Surf launches surfboard fins made from recycled Aussie wind turbines
ACCIONA has partnered with Australian surf brand Bolero Surf to launch the world’s first retail-ready surfboard fins made from recycled wind turbine blades.
Read MoreCSIRO unveils $3 million upgrade to flagship renewable energy lab
On 25 February CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency,
officially launched the $3 million upgrade of its Renewable
Energy Integration Facility (REIF) at its Energy Centre in Newcastle,
significantly expanding Australia’s capability to test, validate
and commercialise technologies needed for a more sustainable,
reliable and secure electricity system.
Singleton town centre charges up with more options for EV drivers
Singleton’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network is continuing to grow, with two new 22 kW pole-based chargers installed and ready to use in Singleton Town Centre.
Read MoreReady for Renewables workshops will link local business to the energy future
Businesses across regional NSW are being offered free, one-day workshops to build their capacity to tender for renewable energy project work packages. The November workshops are delivered in partnership with EnergyCo and the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Read MoreMinister for Climate Change and Energy unveils final master plan design for nation’s most advanced Clean Energy Precinct
Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon. Chris Bowen MP, unveiled the final design of Australia’s most advanced clean energy production project, signalling the Precinct’s readiness to the global energy market.
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