The NSW Government’s $225 million Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative is set to accelerate industrial growth across the Hunter region by supporting businesses that manufacture products essential to Australia’s clean energy transition.
The funding will be available to projects in three key areas:
- Renewable energy components such as solar panels, batteries, wind towers and transmission cables.
- Low-carbon products including blended cement, biofuels and cross-laminated timber.
- Emerging clean technologies such as advanced energy storage, lithium battery recycling and AI-powered agricultural systems.
To ensure genuine industry expansion, successful applicants must contribute at least the same amount in private investment as the government grant.
The Hunter has been identified as a prime location for this investment due to its skilled workforce, strong industrial base and established supply chains. This builds on existing momentum at Hunter Business Park, where Hunter Valley Solar Foundry is developing one of Australia’s largest solar photovoltaic module manufacturing facilities.
With excellent transport links to the M1 Pacific Motorway, Hunter Expressway, Port of Newcastle and Newcastle Airport, Hunter Business Park is well positioned to support further growth in advanced manufacturing and clean energy industries.
For businesses seeking to establish or expand operations, the initiative highlights increasing confidence in the Hunter as a leading manufacturing and clean-energy hub, creating opportunities for investment, job creation and long-term economic development.
Hunter Business Park offers large-format industrial land, flexible Build-to-Rent opportunities and a location already proving itself as a hub for clean energy manufacturing.