Renewables
Latest CER data shows combined capacity of large-scale wind and solar energy projects in development pipeline now nudging 9GW.
Simec Atlantis- the Australian ocean energy company now part of Sanjeev Gupta's business empire - says new tidal power turbine will be largest of its type in the world.
The scale and speed of change needed on sustainability means many and perhaps most of today’s major old companies simply won’t get there. So, are we wasting our time?
S&P Global Ratings says government intervention to prop up existing coal power, and underwrite the development of new, would be "credit negative" for the energy sector.
Governments
Renewables
Victorian Government
Greens call to phase out coal in Victoria, 100% renewables by 2030
Victorian Greens call for an end to coal fired generation and a transition to 100 per cent renewables by 2030.
As Coalition ramps up attack on wind and solar, new report finds new renewable generation coming online the “only thing” currently helping lower electricity prices in Australia.
Renewables
Energy Insiders Podcast: EVs, transport emissions and the overwhelming case for renewables
Interview with Greg Bourne on Climate Council’s report on transport emissions, and Deloitte’s John O’Brien on the overwhelming case for renewables
Gas demand is falling as consumers turn away from expensive gas and find cheaper and cleaner renewable options in their homes and businesses.
Deloitte report says the case for renewables has never been stronger, and smashes a few myths along the way.
Construction is underway at AGL's Coopers Gap wind farm in south-east Queensland, and that means delivery of "the largest wind turbine blades ever transported in Australia."