Manufacturing
Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
Australian Federal Government Governments Renewables Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Western Australian Government
Green manufacturing could deliver $50bn boost to GDP, 400,000 jobs
Investing in local battery production and the use of renewables to power industry could drive a renaissance in Australia's manufacturing sector.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments Renewables
ACTU warns Morrison: get real on climate and renewables, or lose metals industry
Australia’s peak trade union body calls on Morrison government to introduce “credible” emissions and renewables policies or risk losing some of the nation’s core industries.
Germany Governments Renewable Gas Renewables
Another nail in coal’s coffin? German steel furnace runs on renewable hydrogen in world first
Major German steel producer Thyssenkrupp completes world-first successful demonstration of using renewable hydrogen to make steel, rather than coal.
Governments News & Commentary Renewables Victorian Government Wind
Vestas brings winds of change to Victoria manufacturing, with turbine plant in Geelong
Victoria’s former centre for car manufacturing, Geelong, will host a turbine assembly and testing hub for global wind giant Vestas.
ASX-listed packaging giant Orora signs second renewable energy PPA in matter of months, this time with 228MW Lal Lal wind farm in Victoria.
Once again, California is leading the way, this time on state contracts for infrastructure, where suppliers work to keep their carbon pollution low.
Other Good Stuff Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Resource Efficiency UNSW
Innovation: UNSW “microfactories” transform waste into green gold
A team of Australian researchers is turning the notion of recycling on its head, while also building a new green manufacturing sector.
Governments News & Commentary Solar South Australian Government Storage
Tindo Solar, Australia’s only panel manufacturer, sold to SA company with big plans
Australian PV manufacturer Tindo Solar has a new owner, with plans to create nation's largest vertically integrated solar retailer.
Climate Other Good Stuff Renewables
China shows there’s more to renewable energy than fighting climate change
China’s large investments in renewables are as much about energy security as a means of reducing carbon emissions.
Other Good Stuff Renewables Smart Energy Solar SolarCity SunPower
SolarCity plans 1GW solar factory as solar costs plunge
An insight into why Elon Musk and Lyndon Rive have committed to 1GW solar factory - unsubsidised solar competing with fossil fuels.
