Acciona’s plans to develop a wind energy precinct of more than 1000MW in south-west Queensland have been given the green light by the state government.
CEC calls for managed phase out of Australia’s remaining coal generators
Clean Energy Council calls on federal government to lead a managed phase-out of Australia’s coal-fired power plants, to avoid a disorderly energy transition.
ClearVue completes world’s first solar glass greenhouse in Perth
ClearVue Technologies launches “world-first” solar greenhouse, to demonstrate both its integrated PV tech and its potential to advance agricultural research.
NSW coal region councils join forces for huge renewable energy mandate
As the state by-election for Upper Hunter focuses on coal, seven local councils and Hunter Water join forces for huge renewable energy order.
Union slams solar farm construction incident that “endangered lives”
A “precariously” dangled shipping container said to have endangered the lives of workers at the 189MW Suntop solar farm in New South Wales is being investigated.
South Australia’s “other” big battery repays ARENA grant after windfall returns
The ElectraNet battery at Dalrymple has kicked plenty of goals in its first two years of operation, including earning enough revenue to repay a $12m grant.
Solar storage tech company RayGen locks in new funding
Melbourne-based “solar hydro” tech company gets new investment from equity partner Photon, to boost plans for 100MW/1,000MWh solar + storage project.
Morwell solar and battery project proposed to “fill void” in Victorian coal country
A 70MW solar and battery project proposed to help fill the gap left by Victoria’s retiring coal-fired power stations has applied for state development approval.
Solar powered green ammonia plans in Pilbara submitted to state EPA
A solar powered, megawatt-scale hydrogen electrolyser plant to produce “green ammonia” in WA’s Pilbara region begins environmental approvals process.
Taylor reportedly put pressure on Schott and Zibelman over gas plans
ABC Four Corners program says Taylor’s office pressured Scott and Zibelman over their failure to embrace his pro-gas policy.
