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Qld eyes $1.3b lithium-ion battery sector

Queensland could potentially have a battery-making sector worth $1.3 billion that employs more than 9000 workers by 2030, a new report says. The state government has released a battery industry discussion paper on how Queensland can cash in on global demand for batteries on the back of decarbonisation efforts.

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Going with the flow to run renewables round the clock

The high-tech battery behind a $20 million project could be the answer to using solar and wind power 24 hours a day and kickstart a new supply chain. News location: Canberra Queanbeyan

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ACT government launches ''don''t bin batteries

The ACT government is raising consumer awareness about the risks of lithium batteries in household waste and recycling bins. Only around 10 per cent of batteries are recycled correctly. Ad

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Aussie lithium battery giga-factory online

Deep in coal heartland, Australia''s first lithium battery manufacturer is moving into a new giga-factory as demand for clean energy soars. Founded by Brian Craighead, Energy Renaissance is scaling up after a successful pilot program backed by the industry-led Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC).

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Lithium ion batteries in thermal runaway caused

How hot can a small lithium-ion battery burn when in thermal runaway? Fierce enough to destroy Canberra''s biggest... Ad. Canberra. Canberra. News Home. Sections My Region. Home Page. News. Local

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Qld eyes $1.3b lithium-ion battery sector

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Nation powers up battery recycling scheme

B-cycle CEO Libby Chaplin says Australia''s poor recycling rate is madness when the world is so hungry for battery elements that are in limited supply: copper, cobalt, nickel, manganese and the so

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ACCC calls for crackdown to stop lithium battery fires

"We are concerned by increasing reports of lithium-ion battery fires resulting in property damage and serious injuries, including burns, chemical exposure and smoke inhalation," she said.

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Lithium-ion battery recycling

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ACT Labor promise Canberra-wide network of renewable energy

ITP Renewables'' new Lithium-ion Battery Test Centre at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) will run a $600,000 trial to test the unproven claim that lithium-ion batteries charge faster, last longer and take up less space than traditional

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What can and can''t go in Canberran recycling bins

After last year''s lithium battery fire, the ACT government reminds Canberrans to dispose of hazardous waste properly. Find locations and drop-off points for safe disposal.

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Electric vehicle battery fires burn hotter and for longer

The UK''s Fire Investigation Special Interest Group - experienced fire engineers who closely examine emerging issues - has revealed how if a lithium-ion battery is exposed to excessive heat, or

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ACT Labor promise Canberra-wide network of renewable energy batteries

Labor has detailed the energy policy aimed at making Canberra a "globally recognised centre for renewable energy innovation and investment". The ACT Government has already acquired two large batteries for the city with a combined 60 megawatts of capacity.

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Lithium-ion battery recycling

CSIRO is leading the charge in lithium-ion battery recycling, conducting research to optimise metal and material recovery processes, develop new battery materials, and improve battery technology in the framework of circular economy. Their innovative efforts aim to maximise resource conservation, reduce environmental impact, and thus advance the

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Push on for safe battery disposal after spate of fires

The NSW State Coroner has announced a probe into lithium-ion battery fires, while products sold in the state from next year must meet internationally accepted standards and be appropriately tested

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Ask Fuzzy: Who invented rechargeable lithium batteries?

A better, counter-story is the lithium-ion battery, which can be largely attributed to the American materials scientist Dr John Goodenough (1922-2023). After serving in World War II, he earned a

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Lithium-ion battery test centre opens in Canberra

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Canberra Battery Test Centre Final Report: Only 2 Of 26 Batteries

This graph shows what the Canberra Battery Test Centre paid per kilowatt-hour for 23 tested batteries, but doesn''t give their names: If you were determined, you could go through Test Centre reports and make good guesses on which home batteries cost what.

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Aussie lithium battery giga-factory online

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ACT government launches ''don''t bin batteries

After one hugely expensive lithium battery fire on Boxing Day last year which set back its recycling plans for years, the ACT government certainly doesn''t want another.

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Canberra should heed calls for lithium cooperation with China

Miners in Australia, the world''s largest producer of lithium, are trying to move up in the global supply chain for electric-vehicle battery materials through partnerships with big US and...

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Lithium ion batteries in thermal runaway caused

Thermal runaway is a phenomenon caused when lithium-ion batteries reach an uncontrolled, self-heating state due to a chemical reaction inside. Firefighters in breathing apparatus use an aerial

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Canberra Battery Test Centre Final Report: Only 2 Of 26

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Expect EV battery options to increase as market expands

The battery has had a lot of development time put into it since Italian physicist and chemist Alessandro Volta invented the voltaic pile and published his work in 1799.

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ACT ESA warn that cheap battery gifts at Christmas

Authorities warn about the risks of buying cheap, non-compliant lithium battery-powered toys and gifts. Learn more about the dangers and safety precautions.

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Canberra should heed calls for lithium cooperation

Miners in Australia, the world''s largest producer of lithium, are trying to move up in the global supply chain for electric-vehicle battery materials through partnerships with big US and...

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Lithium ion batteries in thermal runaway caused

Thermal runaway is a phenomenon caused when lithium-ion batteries reach an uncontrolled, self-heating state due to a chemical reaction inside. Firefighters in breathing apparatus use an aerial

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What is the future of lithium batteries in Australia?

The global market for lithium batteries reached nearly 250 GWh in 2020 and is predicted to increase 10 times more by 2030. Electric vehicles and large stationary electrical energy storage are major contributors with the latter taking off rapidly in Australia. Lithium-ion batteries are a source of many valuable materials.

How reliable are Canberra battery test centres?

Of the 26 batteries tested, only two were fault-free and operated as it should have from the beginning to the end of testing. That’s a success rate of 7.7%. On top of the bad news that only two batteries were reliable, I am saddened to tell you that the Canberra Battery Test Centre has shut down for good.

Did overheating lithium-ion batteries cause a blaze in Canberra?

Fire investigators believe overheated lithium-ion batteries inside recycled material triggered the multi-million dollar blaze which destroyed Canberra's major recycling plant in Hume on Boxing Day last year. Telling the truth and holding agencies accountable must matter to us all. It's also important to tell the story well, and factually.

Will Canberra build a 'big' battery network?

(Flickr: David Clarke) A network of 'big batteries' with a combined capacity far larger than the massive Tesla battery in South Australia would be built across Canberra, under a new plan from ACT Labor. ACT Labor is promising a city-wide network of renewable energy batteries if it wins the election

Does Australia have a lithium-ion battery recycling industry?

In 2020, CSIRO and the Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre published the most up-to-date, comprehensive review of the status of the lithium-ion battery recycling industry in Australia. The 'Australian Landscape for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling and Reuse in 2020' report was informed by CSIRO research and stakeholder surveys .

How many Canberra battery test reports are there?

Over the past six years, the Canberra Battery Test Centre has published 12 reports, and I’ve written eight articles on them. Here are the seven you’re not currently reading, in chronological order: As you can tell from the titles, the results weren’t encouraging. They grew worse as testing continued, and more batteries failed.

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