Tag: GreenTech

Qld solar panels could soon be banned from landfill

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A ban on the dumping of end-of-life solar panels in landfill is among 33 proposals being considered in the Queensland government’s e-products draft action plan, which seeks to maximise...

$64m for two hydrogen hubs in NSW

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Two hydrogen projects in New South Wales will share in $64 million in support from the state government, with the announcement coming three weeks out from the next election....

Hydrogen body wants immediate govt support to compete globally

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Greater incentives and funding to support hydrogen industry development, including more support for decarbonisation projects, is needed to compete with other international jurisdictions, the Australian Hydrogen Council says. The...

Govt to undertake clean energy workforce study

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A capacity study on Australia’s workforce needs to transition to a clean energy economy will be undertaken by Jobs and Skills Australia later this year. The announcement was made...

Port of Newcastle, Macquarie hydrogen hub canned

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A green hydrogen and ammonia production joint venture between the Port of Newcastle, Macquarie Capital, and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group has been cancelled, releasing a $41 million federal grant...

NERA confirmed as first Industry Growth Centre to close

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National Energy Resources Australia is the first Industry Growth Centre to announce it will shut down after federal funding is discontinued in July. In its seven years of operation,...

NSW rolls out GreenTech grants for big emitters

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Four of New South Wales’ highest emitting manufacturers have been awarded almost $1 million in grants to accelerate the deployment of GreenTech and other decarbonisation projects. Chemical manufacturer Orica,...

Australia deepens ties with Netherlands on green hydrogen

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The federal government is continuing to back green hydrogen exports, signing a new memorandum of understanding with the Dutch government. Climate Change and Energy minister Chris Bowen signed a...