Steel giant BlueScope to invest $20m in pivot towards local manufacturing of wind and solar components, anticipating a surge of demand in NSW.
Manufacturing
World-first fossil-free steel manufacturing plant completed in Sweden
A world-first zero emissions steel facility in Sweden has been completed, which could see fossil-free steel sold in the global market as early as 2026.
West Australia looks to establish local wind turbine manufacturing industry
Western Australia government launches study into feasibility of producing wind turbine components locally – a first for the state and a rarity for Australia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Packaging giant turns to “baseload green power” in Victoria
ASX-listed packaging giant Orora signs second renewable energy PPA in matter of months, this time with 228MW Lal Lal wind farm in Victoria.
‘Buy clean’ wants to change the way we build stuff
Once again, California is leading the way, this time on state contracts for infrastructure, where suppliers work to keep their carbon pollution low.
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.
