Manufacturing Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

State pledges $25m to make its own poles and wires for renewable energy transition
WA government dedicates $25 million in state budget funding to local manufacture and supply of poles and wires needed for the state’s renewable energy transition.
Matthew Biss

Jun 19, 2025

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Commentary

Can we power both humanity and machines with cheap renewables?
Humans, AI and robots will compete for the same energy resources and now is the time to rethink energy allocation itself. We need a tiered system to protect the humans.
Brydon Wang & Gabriel Wong

Mar 26, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Wind turbine towers and blades could be built in Australia under new supply chain plan
Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre signs up to help deliver $8m government program to support local manufacture and servicing of wind turbine components.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 21, 2024

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From solar to EVs: Five green tech supply chains that could deliver $215 billion boost to Australia
BZE report says Australia could reap $215 billion if it moved into supply chains and manufacturing for solar, wind, batteries, heat pumps and commercial EVs.
Rachel Williamson

May 8, 2024

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Solar panel and battery recycling to get boost from Modern Manufacturing fund
Local production of electrolysers, EV charging equipment and solar panel recycling to be prioritised through the Modern Manufacturing Initiative.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 8, 2021

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BlueScope pivots to green energy, to make steel for wind and solar transition
Steel giant BlueScope to invest $20m in pivot towards local manufacturing of wind and solar components, anticipating a surge of demand in NSW.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 16, 2020

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Policy & Planning

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.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 1, 2020

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Renewables

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.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 6, 2020

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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.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 29, 2020

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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.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 26, 2020

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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.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 13, 2019

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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.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 14, 2019

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