The Western Australian government has given the clean energy sector a significant boost, with three local businesses securing a combined AU$1.7 million in state government funding across five domestic battery manufacturing projects.
Magellan Powertronics, Adarsh Investments, and ProtoLab Manufacturing secured funding under Round 1 of the state government’s AU$50 million Local Battery Manufacturing Program.
The initial round supports five projects with a total value of AU$3.4 million.
The co-funded projects will target the development and assembly of residential energy storage systems, large community batteries, power inverters, and key battery components across residential, commercial, industrial, and defence applications.
The grants will allow the companies to procure advanced manufacturing equipment, build and test functional prototypes, and scale up local production facilities.
By producing components onshore that are currently imported from overseas or sourced interstate, the initiative aims to protect local industry from global supply chain disruptions.
Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said the program focuses on retaining economic value within Western Australia while driving the clean energy transition.
“These projects will support the development of innovative battery technologies, increase production capacity, and help businesses manufacture components that would otherwise be sourced from interstate or overseas,” Sanderson said.
“By supporting local battery manufacturing, we’re helping build resilient supply chains, creating highly skilled jobs, and supporting Australia’s transition to a cleaner energy future.”
State Development Minister David Michael added that the investment aligns with the state’s broader economic diversification agenda under the Made in WA plan.
The Local Battery Manufacturing Program forms part of a 2025 election promise delivering up to AU$30 million in direct grants and AU$20 million in low-interest loans for advanced manufacturing and battery recycling.
Round 1 complements the state’s popular WA Residential Battery Scheme, which has already supported the installation of over 20,000 household battery systems representing more than 300 megawatt-hours of capacity.
Applications for Round 2 are scheduled to open shortly.