Stanwell issues calls for renewable energy deals, as it plans for life after coal

24 February 2021

Queensland government owned Stanwell Corporation calls for offers of new wind and solar investment opportunities.

Cross-sector Energy Council to guide Queensland shift to renewables

24 February 2021

Queensland joins NSW and Victorian in establishing a new, cross-sector body to collaborate and advise on state's shift to 50%…

Underground powerlines ‘not suitable’ for Snowy 2.0 connection, Transgrid says

24 February 2021

TransGrid says underground power lines not a viable option for Snowy 2.0 grid connection, as NSW releases EIS for consultation.

Gransolar plans 300MW of big battery projects across SA, Victoria and NSW

24 February 2021

Gransolar says the 13 batteries will be up and running by the middle of 2022, concentrated mostly in Victoria and…

Northern Territory to trial hydrogen made with ‘water from air’

24 February 2021

The technology extracts water from the air, then runs solar-generated electricity through it to create green hydrogen.

Big tech and big media are growing closer together: that’s bad news for climate

24 February 2021

As the dust settles in Australia's media war, big tech and News Corp have grown closer together. The consequences for…

“Tidal wave” of new wind and solar will force early coal plant closures

24 February 2021

New analysis warns lower electricity prices caused by "tidal wave" of new wind and solar investment could push multiple coal…

Asset manager Blueshore takes on 20MW Royalla solar farm in ACT

23 February 2021

Blueshore announced as new asset manager for the 20MW Royalla Solar Farm, bringing the total capacity under management to over…

Liberals lose loudest climate denier as Craig Kelly quits party

23 February 2021

Craig Kelly takes his strident climate views to the cross-bench. Could a move to the Nationals be on the cards?

APA’s new gas generator remains in UNGI limbo, can’t find a customer

23 February 2021

APA still can't find a customer for its proposed new gas generator promised support by Morrison government as it looks…

Network owner Spark ramps up generation plans with 1.5GW of solar, wind and battery

23 February 2021

Poles and wires owner Spark Infrastructure will continue its foray into generation with a string of new renewable energy projects.

Hawaii Electric blows past 2020 target on road to 100% renewable energy

23 February 2021

Hawaii’s largest utility easily beats 2020 renewables target as it marches on to 2045 goal of reaching 100 per cent…