queensland Archives - Page 9 of 17 - Renew Economy

Crazy gang: Coalition MP wants Queensland to leave main grid
Just when you thought Australia had hit the ceiling on absurd energy politics, federal Nationals MP Keith Pitt has unveiled a “bold” new plan for Queensland to quit the national grid.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 21, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Queensland launches “most advanced” autonomous and electric Renault Zoe trial
Queensland government unveils custom-designed autonomous and electric Renault Zoe2 to learn what is needed to make Queensland roads AV-ready.
Bridie Schmidt

Aug 16, 2019

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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.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 13, 2019

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Markets

When the wind doesn’t blow here, maybe it’s blowing over there
How do Queensland’s wind resources fit with the rest of Australia’s? There’s not much data out there yet, but what there is is encouraging.
David Leitch

Jul 26, 2019

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Markets

Renewables prop up construction activity, as well as being threat to fossil fuel exports
Give and take – renewables deliver a crucial economic boost to Australia, supporting construction activity, while undermining exports of coal and gas.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 15, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Queensland solar rule change remains “invalid”, as Supreme Court decision upheld
Queensland Court of Appeal upholds Supreme Court decision of nearly one month ago, again blocking changes to solar safety regulations that threatened to bring the state’s large-scale and commercial installations to a halt.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 25, 2019

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Coal

Queensland clears way for Adani to begin work on Galilee basin “carbon bomb”
Queensland Government grants Adani approval for groundwater management plans, as project clears last major hurdle before construction commences.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 13, 2019

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Queensland cuts regional solar feed-in tariffs as renewables push prices down
The Queensland Competition Authority has cited strong investment in renewables as a reason for reducing solar feed-in-tariffs in regional Queensland.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 4, 2019

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Coal

Why the coal lobby has misled Queensland on value of thermal coal
Thermal coal projects, such as Adani’s Carmichael mine will deliver a fraction of the claimed economic benefits, new analysis from IEEFA has shown
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 3, 2019

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Coal

Adani edges closer to mine start as Queensland accepts plans for endangered finch
Adani mine requires just one further environmental approval as Queensland Government grants expedited approval for management plans for endangered black throated finch.
Michael Mazengarb

May 31, 2019

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Coal

Galilee Basin “carbon bomb” about to explode as coal and gas developers rush in
Rush of new fossil fuel projects, egged on by the Coalition Government, is likely to push global emissions higher while ACCC warns gas producers on prices.
Michael Mazengarb

May 30, 2019

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Queensland approves 250MW Aldoga solar farm near Gladstone
Queensland Government gives green-light to 250MW Aldoga solar project, set to create hundreds of jobs in the coal dominated Gladstone region.
Michael Mazengarb

May 29, 2019

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