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Neoen's $1 billion Yathroo wind farm has been quietly approved by a Wheatbelt shire, paving the way for its development and an additional 500 megawatts of wind energy into the system.

French renewables giant Neoen has completed the nation's largest battery to date at Collie and engaged a contractor for a new build at Muchea in partnership with US giant Tesla.

Collie will host one of Australia's largest Tesla remanufacturing facilities after reaching an agreement with the WA government as part of the town's transition from coal to renewables.

A delegation including Tesla, Forrest empire nickel business Wyloo Metals and lithium producer Pilbara Minerals has met with the federal government over a battery metals production tax credit.

US stocks have dropped after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said the economy's strength and tight labour markets could warrant further rate hikes.

Collie is set to have two large-scale battery energy storage systems, with French renewable energy company Neoen proceeding with construction of a 219 megawatt unit.

ASX-listed Neometals' joint venture Primobius has expanded a technology and battery recycling JV option agreement with leading steel producer Stelco Holdings to allow it time to buy into its lithium-ion battery special purpose vehicle. The amendment follows a 2021 agreement for the duo to establish a long-term commercial recycling relationship in North America – one of the fastest growing sectors in terms of lithium-ion battery production.

Battery metals explorer Askari Metals is looking to beef up the development of its Australian lithium assets after signing a strategic agreement with Shanghai-listed lithium-heavyweight Zhejiang Kanglongda Special Protection Technology. The new partner has a market cap of nearly US$1 billion and also holds a controlling interest of 51 per cent in Jiangxi Tiancheng Lithium Industry that specialises in extracting lithium sulphate solution.

ASX-listed energy technology company Altech Chemicals is weeks away from getting construction underway at its game-changing battery-boosting production facility in the German state of Saxony after ramping up building activity at the site. A previously completed preliminary feasibility study suggests the plant could deliver a net present value of US$507 million.

Lithium Australia's wholly owned subsidiary Envirostream has bolstered a partnership with an arm of consumer electronics dynamo LG to recycle over 250 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries. Under the agreement the company will deliver spent cells to the recycler's facilities in Melbourne where the devices will be stripped, processed and treated before being repurposed into new energy storage solutions.

Sedan and SUV models of the electric vehicle have jumped in popularity during 2022, though overall car sales in the state have dwindled.

Altech Chemicals has executed a framework agreement with Fraunhofer IKTS to accelerate the testing and qualification process for its battery-boosting Silumina Anodes product. The company is looking to lather the silicone and graphite-infused substance over lithium-ion batteries to deliver battery anodes with a 30 per cent higher retention capacity over non-coated items.

Arafura Resources shares are trading higher on the back of a new potential seven-year offtake deal with South Korean-based automotive business Hyundai.

Liontown has struck a five-year lithium concentrate supply deal with electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla.

As EVs become the next big thing, it's worth noting that WA had a chance to get there first.

Power generator TransAlta hopes to expand its renewable energy presence in Australia.

WA's role in the electric vehicle supply chain has received a big boost, with BHP Nickel West announcing a deal with carmaker Tesla.

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla estimates it could soon be spending $1 billion annually buying Australian minerals, with the country also well positioned for low carbon manufacturing.

ASX-listed high purity alumina developer, Altech Chemicals has succeeded in developing a ‘breakthrough' alumina coating of silicon particles used in lithium-ion batteries. The company says the new process could lead to significantly improved energy density, battery life and a reduced first cycle lithium loss. Interestingly, mega battery and electric vehicle maker, Tesla, recently said its aim was to increase the content of silicon in its batteries.

New gas power generation could be needed to supply Perth as early as 2024, with a project at Coolimba one candidate.

Three big changes in the transport industry will revolutionise how Western Australians move around in decades to come.

Two niche operators in Western Australia's electricity market have accused the state government of being more concerned with protecting its own interests than creating a truly competitive industry

Some enterprising WA companies are flying under the radar with clean technology business ideas. We highlight local innovations in several fields.