Governments
Governments News & Commentary Nuclear Victorian Government
Victoria parliament decides to hold its own nuclear power inquiry
Liberal Democrats motion to hold a 12-month inquiry into nuclear power for Victoria has passed the state Parliament's upper house.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Governments Renewables South Australian Government Wind
Feather dust-up: Energy institutions fall out over wind’s role in S.A. blackout
Major differences emerge between AEMO and the industry regulator and rule-makers over role of wind farm "feathering" in S.A. blackout and what to do about it.
Australian Federal Government Governments Markets News & Commentary
RBA issues another warning to companies to take climate risks seriously
RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle issues fresh climate warning, telling risk managers to use their skills to account for climate change financial risks.
Governments Hydro Renewables Storage
How Tasmania’s hydro could have prevented Victoria’s summer black-outs
Hydro Tasmania says a new transmission link to the mainland would have the most benefits for Victoria, including improved energy security and lower power prices for consumers.
Australian Federal Government Governments Solar
Solar investors give Australia wide berth, thanks to Morrison’s lump of coal
New Energy Solar says international investors won't put money into Australia solar industry because image of Morrison and his lump of coal is burned into their memory.
China Governments Solar
Solar now ‘cheaper than grid electricity’ in every Chinese city, study finds
Solar power has become cheaper than grid electricity across China, a development that could boost the prospects of industrial and commercial solar, according to a new study.
Australian Federal Government Governments Hydro South Australian Government Storage
ARENA commits $40m to fast-track South Australia pumped hydro
ARENA puts up $40m to fast-track the first pumped hydro storage facility in South Australia, as that state heads towards its target of "net 100 per cent renewables."
Australian Federal Government Battery Deakin Governments Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Storage
Calix wins federal funding for bid to produce Australian-made lithium batteries
Victoria-based and Calix-led plans to produce high performance and low-cost lithium-ion batteries in Australia have won federal government backing.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Climate Coal Governments
Australia demands Paris targets be removed from Pacific Islands communique
Australia shows true colours on climate, sending climate skeptic minister who sought to water down Pacific Island communique, removing references to long term Paris targets.
Australian Federal Government Governments Hydro Solar South Australian Government Storage Utility PV
UPC buys into South Australia pumped hydro and solar projects
UPC-AC seek to accelerate Baroota pumped hydro project in South Australia and neighbouring 300MW solar farm after buying majority stake.
