Hunter clean-tech companies front and centre of national energy campaign Energy Renaissance and MCi Carbon feature in national campaign. Newcastle Herald · Oct 16, 2024
'Climate action pays': call to rev up clean investment There can be winners in the clean energy race, a group of super funds says, rolling out a campaign to quell community fears and accelerate development. AAP · Oct 15, 2024
Think tank urges bold clean tech support Electric trucks, utes and vans are part of plans to re-industrialise and join emission-busting supply chains, if the upcoming budget is bold, a think tank says. AAP · May 7, 2024
Hunter in prime position for Australian battery manufacturing industry: report Australia supplies half of the world's lithium for battery manufacture. Newcastle Herald · Nov 16, 2023
Battery economy: From 'dig-and-ship' to 'mine-and-make' Some $2 billion in capital and other sweeteners could turn Australia from the world's quarry into a "mine-and-make''nation driving the battery supply chain. AAP · Nov 16, 2023
'We're bracing ourselves for grim updates': Newcastle hosts climate forum Monday's climate forum comes ahead of next month's harbour blockade. Newcastle Herald · Oct 8, 2023
Energy Evolution series showcases the Hunter's super powers The Hunter Region is fast becoming Australia's electric motor. Newcastle Herald · Jun 10, 2023
Hunter battery manufacturer fully charged Energy Renaissance will employ about 1700 people in five years. Newcastle Herald · May 23, 2023
How batteries are made — and how the future of a new industry hangs in the balance Batteries could shape Australia's future from mining to assembly. But industry leaders say we need to act quickly to capitalise on the renewables boom. ABC News · May 22, 2023
Startups urge Australia to ditch 'risk-averse' approach to lithium battery investment Renewable startups say Australia is being too conservative in its approach to funding lithium battery projects, and risks missing out on capitalising on the multi-billion-dollar industry. ABC News · May 14, 2023
Battery powered growth plan Work on the Hunter's next large-scale battery manufacturing facility could be underway by the end of the year if demand grows as predicted. Newcastle Herald · Feb 3, 2023
Power like no udder for latest solar farm Fourth-generation farmers John and Rochelle Pekin have replaced grid electricity and diesel with a solar battery system, tipped to save $70,000 a year on bills. AAP · Aug 5, 2022
Victorian dairy farm running off Hunter battery power A Victorian dairy farm expects it will save $70,000 annually after incorporating Hunter-built lithium batteries into its clean energy power supply. Newcastle Herald · Aug 5, 2022
Energy Renaissance commits to locally sourced battery components Tomago-based lithium battery technology manufacturer Energy Renaissance has appointed three Australian companies to provide key components for its superStorage family of batteries. Newcastle Herald · May 12, 2022