investment
Markets
Renewables
Research Groups, Institutes and Universities
Solar
Wind
Global wind and solar additions set new record in 2019, but more needed
Wind and solar additions surged to a new record in 2019, but experts warn that more will be needed to achieve Paris Agreement goal of zero emissions.
Australian Federal Government
Climate
Governments
Renewables
Solar
Wind
Regulator expects “second wave” of wind and solar projects if grid issues sorted
Clean Energy Regulator sees positive outlook for renewables sector in post-RET era as it attempts to revive stalled Emissions Reduction Fund.
Australian Federal Government
Governments
Renewables
CEC calls for action on grid issues as renewables investment cut in half
Clean Energy Council says action on grid connection issues necessary after investment in Australia's large-scale renewables sector was cut in half in 2019.
Electric Vehicles
Kia
Kia to target 1 million electric car sales yearly by 2026 in $36b ‘Plan S’ strategy
Kia aims to sell one million electrified vehicles annually, with half of that goal to be all-electric, by 2026.
Climate
Coal
Governments
European Parliament endorses $1.6 trillion investment plan for Green New Deal
EU parliament endorses €1 trillion investment plan to accelerate efforts to decarbonise economy and support a just transition to a zero carbon economy.
Foresight Renewable Energy Income Fund to make loans of $5-$30 million, predominantly to smaller-scale wind and solar projects in Australia.
Australian Federal Government
CleanTech Bites
Climate
Governments
Markets
Renewables
Storage
Renewable energy investment heads to Abbott-era lows, as policy void takes hold
Clean Energy Council report shows collapse in quarterly financial commitments in new renewables as investors stare into federal policy void in wake of the RET.
Australian Federal Government
Climate
Governments
Markets
Climate policy vacuum boosting investor focus on low-carbon assets
A new survey shows the lack of climate policy guidance from Canberra has given rise to a new breed of utlra-engaged, low-carbon focused investors.
Battery
Queensland Government
Storage
Queensland’s RedEarth secures $5m to roll out locally made battery storage
Brisbane based RedEarth will expand local manufacturing facilities as it aims for $70M in locally made battery sales.
Australian Federal Government
Battery
Governments
Renewables
Smart Energy
Storage
CEFC looks to energy storage, grid stability, after record spend on renewables
Clean Energy Finance Corp tipped record $1.3bn into renewable energy in FY19, says focus in 2019-20 will be on "important new frontier" of storage and grid stability.
