Australia’s mining and gas companies named as by far the largest backers of Australia’s political parties, buying “deeply problematic” influence, new analysis shows.
Industrial hub to host big battery in the heart of NSW coal country
The Steel River Eco Estate, in the heart of the New South Wales Hunter Region, has unveiled plans to host a 28MW big battery system.
Broome shopping centre to host massive solar and battery system
A Broome shopping centre will feature a 1.2MW of solar and its own battery after gaining clearance from Horizon Power.
AEMC fast-tracks new rules for identifying electricity system risks
AEMC to fast-track assessment of new rules requiring energy regulators to undertake annual reviews of energy system security risks.
Australian company reveals ‘positive’ results for zero carbon lithium production
ASX-listed Vulcan Energy Resources unveils pre-feasibility study for profitable, zero carbon, lithium plant in Germany
Federal environment departments suppressing access to information, audit shows
An audit of federal FOI requests finds environmental agencies amongst the worst at providing open access to government documents.
Nation’s capital celebrates strong year for households embracing solar power
ACT government celebrates strong uptake of rooftop solar, with more than 4,200 systems added in 2020.
AGL picks Wärtsilä and Fluence to deliver on 1000MW big battery vision
AGL locks in key suppliers for its big battery ambitions and Tesla has missed out.
A touch of spice key to more efficient and longer lasting solar panels, researchers discover
Researchers find capsaicin, the chemical that gives chilli its spice, helps produce stable and efficient perovskite solar cells.
Increased CO2 levels could be risk to young lungs, Australian scientists find
Australian researchers, in a world first study, find predicted future levels of CO2 concentrations could harm the development of young lungs.
