Europe energy giant to dump brown coal, focus on renewables

4 November 2014

As Australia aims for a future in coal, European energy giant is looking to dump its huge brown coal generation…

The demise of coal-fired power in the US

4 November 2014

Not everyone is happy to see coal’s gradual demise – but that is where it appears to be heading, at…

Direct Action could deliver a useful outcome: carbon trading

4 November 2014

Greg Hunt says he doesn’t want an emissions trading scheme, Clive Palmer says he does. But Hunt’s Direct Action plan…

CEFC says in discussions on 30 new projects worth $3bn

3 November 2014

CEFC says new project ideas focused on distributed generation and storage, energy efficiency, and waste-to-energy.

Renewables can cost 70% less than diesel power at mining sites

3 November 2014

Mining is a huge industry, so the fact that renewable energy is now the most competitive option at mining sites…

Algae oil test plant launched in South Australia

3 November 2014

A $10.7m demonstration plant in Whyalla aims to produce 30,000 litres of oil a year using naturally occurring marine microalgae…

Brazil energy auction attracts world’s cheapest solar prices

3 November 2014

The cost of unsubsidized solar power in Brazil has fallen below $US90/MWh following the latest auction for new projects.

South Australia’s 270MW Snowtown takes wind energy to new highs

3 November 2014

Snowtown II Wind Farm officially opened, meaning wind and solar will now account for 40 per cent of South Australia's…

Brisbane Markets to install record 1.06MW rooftop solar system

3 November 2014

Todae Solar wins bid to install 1.06MW solar system on roof of Brisbane Markets – Australia's largest privately owned rooftop…

IPCC warning to Australia: Wrong way, go back

3 November 2014

The United Nations and its Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has delivered a stark warning to Australia that its climate…

IPCC’s ‘most important report’ sets stage for Paris climate talks

3 November 2014

IPCC confident report will help give politicians the impetus to commit to the required deep emissions cuts.

UN climate report rings alarm, offers guidance

3 November 2014

The most sophisticated, comprehensive and succinct scientific account of the impacts of human activity on the world was published Sunday.