Queensland Manufacturing Minister Glenn Butcher has unveiled the Battery Supply Chain Database, an initiative to empower manufacturers to seise opportunities in the battery industry.
“This is a great step forward to support an emerging battery industry,” Butcher said.
He emphasised, “Importantly, Queensland’s regions will play a major role in supporting new battery technology, with huge dividends expected through the creation of new jobs and more economic growth and long-term prosperity.”
The Database, accessible through the Industry Capability Network, aims to revolutionise how businesses connect and collaborate within the battery supply chain.
Minister Grace Grace highlighted its potential to transform Queensland into a hub for battery technology, creating thousands of new jobs and fostering economic growth.
“Our ambition is to make Queensland the battery industry capital,” Minister Grace stated.“By creating strong partnerships between industry and government, Queensland is in a position to grow a sustainable battery supply chain to meet local and domestic demand.”
Quentin Hill, CEO of the Advanced Material and Battery Council, praised the initiative as a catalyst for local manufacturing.
“This database is a practical tool to enhance our ecosystem,” Hill affirmed, highlighting its role in accelerating commercialisation and unlocking significant economic benefits.
A/Prof Joshua Watts from QUT’s Energy Storage Research Group underscored the collaborative potential of the Database.
“Government, academia and industry working together presents a formidable opportunity to make great strides in an emerging sector such as energy storage, and Queensland already houses a strong cluster of businesses active in this space,” Watts noted.