Governments
Australian Federal Government Governments Renewables Resource Efficiency
Managing energy use is the key to transition to renewables
Other countries are delivering billions of dollars in savings on energy bills by managing how and when they use energy, but Australia has made almost no progress.
Governments Markets Renewables
Australia has to look forward on energy, says Zibelman: “We have no choice”
Australia’s energy market operator has warned Australia’s exit from from coal and transition to a renewable grid is coming faster than almost all of us would have predicted.
Australian Federal Government Governments Solar
New study says Australia could host up to 179 gigawatts of rooftop solar
Updated: New report says Australia has potential to host 179 gigawatts of rooftop solar, which would generate more than grid's entire current demand.
Governments Queensland Government Renewables
Queensland budget delivers $250 million to kick-start CleanCo
The Queensland budget has delivered funding for investments in state-owned renewables and an expansion of the state's hydrogen export capabilities.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Coal Governments Renewables Solar Wind
Cheap solar and wind can re-boot Australia’s economic advantage
Cheap wind and solar will allow electrication of transport and industry, and re-boot Australia's competitive advantage in manufacturing, steel and aluminium.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Coal Governments Victorian Government
Loy Yang A failure highlights folly of the Australian coal fantasy
Australia's current fleet of coal generators is looking increasingly incapable of just keeping the lights on, let alone electricity prices down.
Japan energy White Paper details “urgent challenge” of switching to low-carbon electricity supply, sets low-ball renewables target of 22-24% by 2030.
Battery News & Commentary NSW Government Renewables Smart Energy Solar Storage
NSW quietly cancels 200MW virtual power plant, redirects funds to solar loans
NSW government confirms cancellation of planned 200MW virtual power plant to cover costs of interest-free loans for solar, promised in the state election.
Australian Federal Government Battery Governments Solar Storage
Colonial backs solar and battery roll-out in major shopping centres
Colonial First State backs commercial solar plan to roll out up to 9MW of PV panels and 12MWh of battery storage across 15 major shopping centres.
Former CEFC boss Oliver Yates talks about lessons from his recent Kooyong campaign and why the renewables sector needs to get its messaging right.
