Administrators appointed as wind tower maker RPG Australia closes three plants and advertises for ‘urgent sale.’
Australia’s largest wind-tower maker falls into receivership
How many smart appliances does it take to replace a peaking plant?
New research predicts Australia’s uptake of automated electricity demand management will soar in the next decade – enough to shelve new peaking capacity.
The week in green numbers…
How much solar makes Europe a ‘solar Goliath’ – and how much has the world been missing out on? Plus: Nauru’s worrying water statistics.
Climate change costing global economy $1.2 trillion: report
New report finds climate change could cost the world 3.2% of GDP and 100 million lives by 2030, if fast action is not taken.
Mixed Greens: Tesla troubles mount as EV debt called in
US EV-maker told to speed loan repayment. Plus: Vic. flexible power price plan applauded; SA solar thermal campaign wins crucial support.
German indoor ski centre runs on solar, and off grid
A 3.6MW PV array on the roof of the Hamburg-Wittenburg alpincenter not only provides all of its power needs, it cuts cooling costs, too.
Queensland must embrace its super solar potential: Flannery
Climate commissioner describes Queensland as a renewables ‘super state,’ as report highlights state’s solar thermal potential, and climate vulnerability.
Plan to power Darwin with tidal energy gains momentum
Tenax Energy signs MoU to develop 2MW pilot plant and tropical tidal energy research centre off coast of Northern Territory.
Solar-boosting technology scores first ARENA VC fund investment
QUT-developed technology to boost solar panel efficiency wins first investment from Southern Cross Renewable Energy Fund.
Mixed Greens: Solar-powered Mecca to lead Saudi renewables drive
Islamic holy city plans for Saudi’s first utility-scale solar plant. Plus: UK FiT cut hits solar installs; US aviation emissions bill; Smith EVs drops IPO.
