Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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NSW, Qld have most to lose from RET changes
NSW – in big wind and big solar – and Queensland – in rooftop solar – would have most to lose from changes to RET.
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Net savings of $71 trillion by 2050 with transition to renewable energy
The transition to a global renewable energy economy could save $71 trillion by the year 2050, according to IEA.
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SunEdison to build 70MW solar plant for Chilean copper mine
One of the largest copper mining companies in the world is set install a solar power project to power part of its operations in Chile.
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Vested interests cutting down clean energy, resisting change
In a classic example of vested interests resisting change, politicians are considering winding back clean energy policies just as they are proving successful.
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ACT wind auction attracts 18 bids, 1,000MW of proposals
The underlying demand for wind energy projects has been underlined by the ACT wind energy auction, which attracted a huge response from bidders.
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Australia’s Zen gets $200,000 grant to advance energy storage
Adelaide-based ZEN Energy Systems gains state government grant to advance its energy storage commercialisation program.
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Abbott reveals true colours on renewables, sides with ideologues
The Abbott government insists it is not “anti renewables.” But in trying to abolish ARENA, it has sided with the only two submissions (out of 131) supporting the idea – one from a fossil fuel vested interest and another from an ideological opponent.
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China paves way for leasing as it lays foundations for solar boom
China has released new policies that will encourage leasing and a boom in distributed generation as an alternative to centralised plants.
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Breaking bad; solar businesses restructuring for survival
Solar businesses in Australia are rapidly structuring – mostly around financing models with some interesting new players.
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ACT gives planning approval for 13MW solar project
ACT government gives planning approval for 13MW solar farm as part of its 90% renewable energy target by 2020.
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Finally, some light relief for the Renewable Energy Target
The draft final report of the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report has just been sent to government. Australia’s should read it. Carefully.
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Clouds hang over Indian coal sector after landmark court rulings
This week the Indian court system handed down three landmark energy rulings, reaffirming one thing — it’s time to diversify away from coal.
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