WHO WE ARE
We are a federally funded national industry growth centre dedicated to strengthening Australia’s clean technology manufacturing sector.
As a centre of excellence, Powering Australia connects people, investment, and ideas by facilitating collaboration that transforms our natural strengths into global competitiveness. With teams across the country, we champion the growth of clean-tech industries that generate sustainable jobs, boost economic resilience, and position Australia as a global leader in clean energy innovation.
Our focus is on surfacing Australia’s emerging technical capabilities and linking government, industry, researchers, and communities to accelerate investment and innovation. We support the development of key foundations for long-term success by fostering partnerships around unique resource management, domestic demand growth, industrial ecosystems, and strategic innovation.
At the core of our mission is helping Australian businesses grow faster, innovate locally, and deliver high-value clean energy products made on home soil. This is clean energy made in Australia — powering a cleaner, stronger nation for a net zero world.
AT A GLANCE
5,500+
Connections across industry, government and research
We are building Australia's clean tech manufacturing database to support knowledge transfer and skills across the sector.
5
State-based nodes, each led by experts
Supporting growth across batteries, solar, wind, transport, transmission and distribution., First Nations businesses and industrial decarbonisation
$34M
Awarded in funding
Through the Albanese Government’s 2024–25 Federal Budget and the Building Future Battery Capabilities Program.
CHAMPIONING AUSTRALIA’S CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY
Clean technology manufacturing gives Australia a rare chance to build a stronger, more resilient economy.
The global clean-tech manufacturing market was worth A$2 trillion in 2024 and is set to almost triple by 2035. Australia can capture more of this fast-growing market by making the most of its world-class critical minerals, abundant renewable energy, and growing technology expertise.
Growing advanced clean-tech industries will diversify Australia’s exports and create sustainable jobs across regions and communities, including more opportunities for First Nations businesses to lead and participate.
Without quick, coordinated action to build scale, capability, and stronger supply chains, Australia risks missing out on the full economic and environmental benefits of the clean energy transition.
The choices and effort we make today will decide if Australia can build lasting industries that replace declining fossil fuel exports with advanced clean technologies made here at home.
The challenge is real, but so are the opportunities.
Partner with Powering Australia to drive change, unlock investment, and grow advanced manufacturing that benefits every region and community.
FIRST NATIONS ENGAGEMENT
Powering Australia acknowledges the deep knowledge, cultural strength and enduring contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are committed to working in genuine partnership with First Nations communities and businesses to grow Australia’s clean energy future.
Through collaboration, respect and shared opportunity, we support Indigenous-led participation in renewable technologies, manufacturing and economic development.
Ensuring the energy transition delivers for Country, culture and community.
THE TEAM POWERING PROGRESS
Board
Tim Shanahan
Chairman
Bruce Godfrey
Board Member
Lisa Paul
Board Member
Graeme Hunt
Board Member
Team
Shannon O’Rourke
CEO
Trish Miller
COO
Sam Kirby
First Nations Node Leader
Michael Maiolo
Marketing Specialist
Libby Cassidy
Event Specialist
Scott Groom
SA/NT Node Leader
Shona Swart
SA/NT Project Officer
Miriam Cuellar
NSW/ACT Node Leader
Casey Kwak
NSW/ACT Project Officer
Parry Serafim
VIC/TAS Node Leader
Tim Matheson
NSW/ACT Project Officer
Matt Sweetman
Battery Training Lead
Adam Coorey
Battery Workforce Lead
Kelly Wickham
Grants & Reporting Project Officer
Rowan Carrol
ESG Analyst
Suzie Zheng
Technology Analyst
Emily Downie
Local Content Analyst
PARTICIPANTS
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