Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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W.A. wants to build electrolysers to support massive green hydrogen plans
W.A. government is looking at supporting an electrolyser manufacturing facility in the state to support its massive green hydrogen plans.
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New climate law compels companies to disclose all their emissions – it’s a big deal
New California law means fossil majors like Chevron will have to account for emissions from vehicles that use their fuel. This will have a global impact.
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Australia’s biggest storage tender kicks off to fill gaps in wind and solar states
Updated: Registrations open for massive tender for battery storage to fill potential gaps in South Australia and Victoria, which have the most variable wind and solar power.
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Network muscles in on smart meters as regulator grants “trial waiver”
NSW distribution network company to roll out 5,600 smart meters to customers after being granted a “trial waiver” from the Australian Energy Regulator.
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Offshore wind turbines will “block the sunrise:” Illawarra consultation takes a bizarre twist
Consultation on federal government plans to establish an offshore wind zone off NSW coast of Illawarra is stirring up some bizarre behaviour and claims.
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“Not listening to scientists:” Most Australians don’t think climate change is a serious problem
Griffith Uni study find most Australians are not not listening to climate scientists, they’re “looking out the window and saying ‘I think the weather is all right’.”
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New tech to help incorporate “built-in” solar from roof tiles, windows and cladding
Australian software will help integrate solar built into the house on roof tiles, windows and even cladding, and turn them into smart buildings with demand response.
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NBN signs six year off-take deal with Macarthur wind farm
NBN signs deal to take around 10 per cent of the output from the Macarthur wind farm as it moves towards 100 per cent renewable supply.
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ACCC chooses climate over competition for first time in landmark Origin ruling
The ACCC approval of Brookfield’s bid for Origin is a landmark for Australia, given it is the first time climate change has trumped competition concerns.
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“Mind boggling:” World’s largest offshore wind farm powers up, with lessons for Australia
The first fully operational turbine at world’s largest offshore wind farm has started sending power to the British grid.
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Masdar powers up UAE’s first wind farms, using low wind speed technology
First wind farms inaugurated in United Arab Emirates, across four locations and using special low wind speed technology, in time for COP28.
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Victoria port submits plans for Australia’s offshore wind terminal
Plans to develop critical offshore wind port infrastructure in Victoria to handle the massive wind turbines have been submitted for environmental assessment.
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