Governments
Clean Energy Council calls for policy reset on energy, starting with acknowledgement that Australia's power should be 50% renewable from solar, wind and hydro by 2030.
The 10 MW/10 MWh grid-connected energy storage system could pave the way for wider energy storage adoption in India.
Australian Federal Government Governments Renewables Solar Utilities
Snowy Hydro leads retailers failing to meet renewables target in 2018
Government owned Snowy Hydro leads long list of major retailers choosing to pay "shortfall" penalty on renewable energy target.
CleanTech Bites Governments NSW Government Renewables
NSW Labor to add 7GW renewables by 2030, to create state-owned generator
Labor aims to build another 7GW renewables in NSW by 2030, using reverse auctions and new state-owned generator. It adds to 2GW of rooftop solar additions.
Governments Markets Renewables Smart Energy Utilities
AEMC snaps to attention on interconnector, fast-tracks rule change
In strong sign that the country's energy market rule-makers and regulators are finally trying to keep pace with technology, AEMC flags a rule change in virtual light-speed.
AGL Governments Markets News & Commentary Renewables Utilities
Why 50% renewables by 2030 is such an easy target
In the shift to renewables, time is pressing on Australia's incumbent gentailers like AGL. Big decisions will have to be made, and made fairly promptly.
Governments News & Commentary Renewables Victorian Government Wind
Vestas brings winds of change to Victoria manufacturing, with turbine plant in Geelong
Victoria’s former centre for car manufacturing, Geelong, will host a turbine assembly and testing hub for global wind giant Vestas.
The UK’s 1.2 GW Hornsea Project One offshore wind farm could step in to fill the gap left open by the country’s failing nuclear industry.
CleanTech Bites Governments Smart Energy South Australian Government
Networks unveil new plan that signals rapid decline of coal and gas
Proposal for new transmission link from South Australia to NSW signals decline of coal and gas and replacement by cheaper wind, solar and storage.
Australian Federal Government Battery Governments Renewables Solar Storage
EnergyAustralia to buy solar and batteries for charities, funded by RET shortfall
EnergyAustralia won't meet its renewable energy target quota this year, but will use the funds from the sale of certificates to install solar and batteries in charities.
