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Autonomous vehicle developer opens Adelaide base
By Jonathan Gifford on 30 January 2017
UK-based autonomous transport outfit RDM Group opens Asia Pacific HQ in Adelaide, sees “massive” demand in Australia.
Articles by Jonathan Gifford
QUT and Sumitomo open solar CPV test plant in Brisbane
By Jonathan Gifford on 27 January 2017
QUT and Japan’s Sumitomo open pilot plant for concentrating solar photovoltaic technology in Brisbane’s southeast.
W.A. Labor pushes for solar, pumped hydro for coal-town Collie
By Jonathan Gifford on 27 January 2017
Western Australian Labor party – currently leading in the polls ahead of state election – proposes solar plant and biomass facility in Collie, at the heart of the state’s coal industry.
Renewable energy groups mobilise as ERM’s RET shortfall looms as major test
By Jonathan Gifford on 25 January 2017
Peak renewables bodies are looking to mount a campaign to highlight the troubling implications of ERM Energy’s decision to pay shortfall penalties rather than support new renewable energy projects.
Winaico extends product warranty to 15 years, touts high-temperature performance
By Jonathan Gifford on 25 January 2017
Taiwanese PV module manufacturer Winaico has extended its module product warranty to 15 years – extending it by five years.
Endeavour Energy to deploy large scale storage to reduce network investment
By Jonathan Gifford on 25 January 2017
NSW grid operator Endeavour Energy is tendering for a large scale battery storage array to reduce network costs for a new housing development.
Major retailer ERM chooses penalty price over contracting new wind and solar
By Jonathan Gifford on 24 January 2017
Major retailer ERM becomes first to choose paying penalty price over investing in new wind and solar, taking advantage of extensive tax losses.
GreenSync raises $11.5m from CEFC, Southern Cross Venture Partners
By Jonathan Gifford on 24 January 2017
Australian energy software provider GreenSync raises funds to help in shift to decentralised energy system.
Frydenberg says “clean coal” could help Australia meet Paris targets
By Jonathan Gifford on 24 January 2017
Frydenberg guarantees RET support, but it’s ultra-super-critical coal that has his attention, and he says it may help Australia meet Paris climate targets.
Labor, unions, CEC ridicule Coalition push for RET to be scrapped
By Jonathan Gifford on 23 January 2017
Labor, clean energy industry lampoon Coalition’s “crazy brave” attempts to bring end to popular renewable energy target.
2017 to mark “transformational” year for large scale solar in Australia
By Jonathan Gifford on 23 January 2017
SERA predicts $1.3 billion in large scale solar investment set for 2017 will be surpassed by close to $2 billion in 2018.
