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Australian Federal Government Climate Governments
Morrison government has not modelled a zero emissions scenario
Morrison government has not modelled the economic impact of transitioning to a zero emissions economy, despite signing up to such a target under the Paris Agreement.
Governments NSW Government Renewables Wind
Huge Uungula wind project edges closer in NSW renewable energy zone
CWP Renewables lodges development application for 400MW wind farm proposed for NSW central-west Renewable Energy Zone, hoping for construction to begin in 2021.
Governments Solar Victorian Government
Victoria’s Cohuna solar farm complete, joins queue for commissioning
Cohuna solar farm now complete and awaiting commissioning, as contractor Tempo says it is looking for more opportunities in the solar space.
Australian Federal Government Governments Hydrogen Renewable Gas Renewables
Renewables, gas or coal: Views sought on hydrogen ‘certification of origin’ scheme
The federal government is seeking views on the creation of a 'guarantee of origin' for hydrogen to track emissions and identify its source - wind, solar, gas or coal.
Renewables Solar Wave Wind
German company floats idea for a wave, wind, and solar “ocean” hybrid platform
German-based SINN Power ramps up its bid to offer a robust, modular, and affordable maritime structure to generate renewable energy from waves, wind and solar.
Governments News & Commentary Solar United Kingdom Utility PV
UK’s largest subsidy-free solar farm – bigger than any in Australia – nears final approval
Construction of 350MW Cleve Hill Solar Park – Britain's largest yet – expected to begin early 2021, with development consent expected from government this week.
AEMC AEMO AER Battery Institutions SA Power Networks Solar Spark Storage Transgrid
Spark looks to expand Bomen solar farm and add big battery, wind also on horizon
Spark looks to add battery storage to Bomen solar farm, and expand capacity, and is also on lookout for wind and solar projects as international developers retreat from market.
Governments Solar South Australian Government
Gupta solar farm to employ innovative construction method to save ‘bonsai forest’
A new technique to preserve native vegetation and reduce dust will be rolled out during construction of the 280MW Cultana Solar Farm in South Australia.
Angus Taylor Australian Federal Government Governments Graphs People Renewables Solar Wind
Renewables share overtakes gas generation for first time, as coal falls to record low in 2019
Renewables beat gas to second place in Australia's electricity market in 2019. Coal slumps to its lowest share of generation ever, official statistics show.
Battery Governments one step Storage Tesla Utilities Western Australian Government Western Power
Western Power installs Tesla community battery in W.A. Goldfields region
Western Power installs first of 10 grid-connected PowerBank "community batteries" in Kalgoorlie-Bolder to support uptake of more solar and help smooth the grid.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments People Scott Morrison
Off-grid and out of line? Liberal candidate for Eden-Monaro to test Morrison leadership
Eden-Monaro by-election to be a test of the Morrison leadership and bushfire response and a local battle fought on issues including climate and renewables.
Battery People Renewables Storage
Finkel vs Turnbull, gas vs big batteries: Are we really decades away from transition?
Chief scientist says Australia will remain dependent on gas power for up to 30 more years because batteries not yet capable of supporting a majority solar and wind grid.
- Net zero energy buildings: How to design whole communities that give as much as they takeby The Conversation on 27 May 2020 at 10:49 AM
- Barossa Valley community solar co-op issues first call for membersby Sophie Vorrath on 26 May 2020 at 3:21 PM
- Solar and battery schools “test case” fast-tracked in ACT Covid recovery planby Sophie Vorrath on 26 May 2020 at 12:39 PM
- France puts EVs at centre of $13.2bn plan to restart auto industryby Bridie Schmidt on 27 May 2020 at 1:12 PM
- Hyundai teases new Santa Fe with plug-in and hybrid variationsby Bridie Schmidt on 27 May 2020 at 12:16 PM
- Mercedes-Benz launches $1.65bn plan to expand electric vehicle battery productionby Bridie Schmidt on 27 May 2020 at 11:27 AM
