Department for Energy and Mining

ARENA funds national community battery roll out

Australia's renewable energy agency conditionally allocates up to $143 million to twenty named recipients for a national rollout of as many as 370 community batteries, with a second grant round flagged.

South Australia leading the way with energy-smart homes

ARENA puts $6.2 million toward SA Power Networks' Energy Masters trial, equipping 500 South Australian homes with smart devices and energy management tech, alongside state government, research, retail and finance partners.

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Rockburst Technologies to develop Moon mining technologies

A Canadian mining technology firm is setting up an Adelaide office, backed by South Australian government program funding, to adapt its rock-fracturing process for lunar mining alongside local research partners.