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Australia’s energy future by 2050? The scary vision of the Right
Australia’s clean energy industry has been reassured this week that all sides of politics support the Renewable Energy Target. What they should worry about most is what happens beyond 2020, and if the Conservatives are swept to power.9 -
ARENA outlines strategy for emerging renewables
Chairman Greg Bourne outlines initial plans for newly created ARENA which is, for the moment, the only additional source of funding for Australia’s emerging renewable energy technologies. Decisions to be made soon on solar projects, but flagships program effectively dead. -
Macfarlane: There needs to be more to renewables than wind and solar
The Coalition energy spokesman says wind and solar are unreliable and expensive, and Australia’s energy future may be better served by wave energy. He says CEFC will be canned along with carbon price. Has Tea Party energy politics landed in Australia? -
Government pledges support for RET – but can it be built?
Combet says government supports fixed target for renewables, but says dropping the carbon price will make the renewable energy target difficult to meet. The defence of the RET has emerged as the main challenge at the clean energy industry’s peak event, but can it be met? -
Interview: Defending RET first priority for new CEC chief
The new CEO of the Clean Energy Council says RET review is number one priority for industry – energy efficiency and engaging with voters and communities are also critically important. And he says Australia uniquely positioned to take a global lead role in clean energy. -
Acciona: Australia risks missing out on green energy investment
Acciona, the world’s largest green energy developer, says Australia is competing for capital with countries in Asia, Africa and the Americas who are rolling out attractive policies, and risks losing out if it tinkers with its own incentives. Plus, Acciona’s forecast on wind and solar deployment.
