Western Australia’s (WA) GreenTech Hub has announced the 12 finalists for its first innovation challenge focused on long-duration energy storage.
The Hub is designed to build capability and capacity in green technologies and services across WA by connecting industry, innovators, researchers and government to develop practical, scalable solutions tailored to the state’s unique industrial and energy needs.
Backed by $4 million in funding over four years, the initiative aims to strengthen WA’s clean energy ecosystem while supporting decarbonisation, energy security and future jobs.
Its inaugural challenge, The Long Game Energy Storage, attracted 31 local and international submissions proposing solutions to advance Western Australia’s energy storage requirements and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Notably, one in three submissions came from WA-based innovators.
Each of the 12 finalists has been invited to pitch their technology at The Long Game Live during West Tech Fest, where solutions will be assessed against defined Western Australian use cases. Challenge Champions are expected to be announced early next year.
Hosted by Curtin University, the GreenTech Hub forms part of the $40 million Lower Carbon Grants Program delivered through a joint funding agreement between the WA Government and the Chevron-operated Gorgon Joint Venture.
Science and Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson said the strong response reflected global interest in Western Australia’s clean energy transition.
“The Challenge connects innovators with industry, unlocks commercial pathways, and advances technologies that can support WA’s jobs, energy security and decarbonisation goals,” Dawson said.
Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said batteries and long-duration storage would play a critical role in the state’s future energy mix as WA works towards becoming a renewable energy powerhouse.
Finalists span a wide range of technologies, including flow batteries, zinc-air systems, liquid air energy storage, thermal storage, hydrogen carriers and advanced solar-thermal hybrids. They include innovators from Western Australia, across Australia, and from Finland, Italy, Canada and the United States.
The selected finalists are:
- Allegro Energy Pty Ltd
- BroadBit Batteries
- Energy Dome
- e-Zinc Inc.
- Hynertech Australia Pty Ltd
- Isothermix Pty Ltd
- Knode Pty Ltd
- Noon Energy
- RayGen Resources Pty Ltd
- RENOZ Energy
- Sumitomo SHI FW
- The Green Energy Company
More information on the GreenTech Hub, click here.
