NSW flags wind farm planning changes as it seeks to move turbines

16 October 2014

NSW Planning Minister says new rules coming as she laments wind farms turning countryside into “industrial” zones.

US residential solar demand approaches 1GW a year

16 October 2014

Residential demand in US is increasing as PV systems become increasingly attractive across more states and falling prices drive demand…

The guerrilla tactics allowing solar, storage to beat utilities

15 October 2014

Attempts by some utilities to erect barriers around their business models is inspiration some innovative work-arounds from the solar and…

Ergon Energy looks to take some customers off the grid

15 October 2014

Ergon Energy looks to take remote customers off-grid rather than paying for grid upgrades. It wants "visibility" on costs to…

Fossil fuel companies found paying lip-service to climate risks

14 October 2014

An energy transition is underway as stakeholders increasingly recognise the potential severity of future climate-related constraints. But fossil fuel companies…

The incredible shrinking coal industry

14 October 2014

Just a few years ago a long and glorious future was expected for coal, based on China’s insatiable demand for…

How the electricity industry is trying to block solar in Australia

14 October 2014

Most incumbent electricity companies are implementing policies and procedures that slow the uptake of solar; and it is getting worse.

Nine out of 10 Australian households consider switch to solar

14 October 2014

Survey finds 90% of Australian households considering installing rooftop solar to address one of life's major stressors – unaffordable power…

Australia’s wind turbine syndrome – why Abbott hates the RET

14 October 2014

Will the Coalition's hatred of wind turbines get in the way of a deal with Labor over the renewable energy…

Ergon says unsubsidised battery storage to cut grid upgrades by one third

14 October 2014

Ergon Energy says it may install "hundreds" of 100kwh battery storage devices instead of replacing poles and wires.

RenewEconomy back on line, still some articles missing

14 October 2014

RenewEconomy is back on line, but still some recent articles missing.

Australia climate ambassador says momentum building for Paris climate deal

13 October 2014

Australia’s leading negotiator says clear UN climate summit held in New York last month generated momentum towards agreement in Paris.