Solar panel and battery recycling to get boost from Modern Manufacturing fund

The local manufacturer of new clean energy technologies, and an expansion of high-value recycling industries, including the recycling of batteries and solar panels, are set to share in funding support being provided under the federal government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative.

According to a new National Manufacturing Priority roadmap unveiled by the Morrison government this week, the government will offer grant funding to Australian manufacturers looking to undertake local production of clean energy technologies, or wanting to integrate clean energy into their current manufacturing processes.

“Turning our waste into valuable products, and expanding our clean energy options are priorities for the Morrison Government – because…