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GreenHy2 to provide hydrogen power generation, storage to Telstra Hydrogen energy storage manufacturer GreenHy2 has signed a Federal Government Grant to provide its Hy2MEDI generation and storage system to Telstra. The System, valued at $1.5 million, will be funded by the Australian Government from the Telecommunications Disaster Resilience Innovation (TDRI) Program, Power Resilience Round. GreenHy2…

New electrified gas reformer promises lower costs versus traditional approaches

A novel electrified reactor developed by Monash University researchers could offer a lower-temperature, lower-cost and environmentally gentler alternative to chemical manufacturers using methane reforming to make syngas, according to the university. In a statement on Wednesday, Monash said the reactor for dry reforming of methane (DRM) could cut emissions by up to 60 per cent…

Victoria decimates local steel sector – Weld Australia

Welding sector peak body Weld Australia has called for immediate action against the offshoring of Victorian government infrastructure projects in favour of ‘cheap, unsafe imported steel’. Weld Australia, which represents thousands of local welders and fabricators, said Victoria’s actions had already decimated the local steel manufacturing industry, costing jobs, investment, and threatening the sovereign capability…

Volgren and Yutong unveil new electric bus

Bus manufacturers Marcopolo Group which owns Australian manufacturer Volgren and China’s Yutong have joined forces to introduce the Volgren Optimus/Yutong E12 Battery Electric Bus (pictured) to the Australian market. Built with Volgren’s Optimus aluminium bus body and powered by Yutong’s advanced electric chassis, the electric bus sets new standards in sustainability and performance, according to…