AGL Energy’s decision to buy the nation’s biggest power station emitter has paid handsome financial dividends, despite falls in demand hitting its retail operations. Its wind farm portfolio, however, has overtaken its hydro capacity, and CEO Michael Fraser is still trying to make sense of the political landscape, and its impact on carbon and clean energy.
Mixed Greens: Gas joins coal generation in holding pattern
NSW’s 1GW Dalton peaking gas project put on ice. Plus news on Geodynamics; Saudi Arabia & Maldives renewables; green roofs & walls; and EU efficiency.
Mixed Greens: Orocobre poised to sign lithium deal with Toyota
Oz lithium group set to finalise JV with Toyota Tsusho. Plus: UK eyes Africa renewables potential; Denmark green-powers on; Saudi solar billions.
Mixed Greens: Geodynamics to go it alone on Innamincka
Origin exits Australia’s flagship geothermal project, for now. Algae.Tec’s big plans; first turbine for Danish offshore wind farm; ACTGreens’ emissions plan.
Mixed Greens: Pacific Hydro goes retail to challenge utilities
PacHydro to formally launch retail arm this week. Plus Saudi seeks funds for renewables ramp-up; Japan’s no-nukes deadline; and UK hits wind record.
Solar Insights: China to double 2015 PV target to 40GW
China to double targeted PV installation rate for second time in two months. Plus two new solar-tech breakthroughs, one involving spinach!
