South Australia is no longer the nation’s outright leader for renewable energy according to a report released yesterday by the Climate Council. [Read more…]
City of Rockingham Joins Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership
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Western Australia’s City of Rockingham last week joined dozens of other councils across Australia reaffirming their commitment to a sustainable energy future. [Read more…]
Solar Farm Proposal Called In By Victoria’s Planning Minister
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Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne will reportedly make the final call on a solar farm project proposed for a site near Inverleigh. [Read more…]
Funding Announced For Large-Scale Energy Storage In New York
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New York’s Governor has made funding available for solar projects integrating energy storage, to help the state towards its goal of 1,500MW storage capacity by 2025. [Read more…]
SolarEdge To Acquire Energy Storage Manufacturer
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. announced on Friday it had entered into agreements to acquire a major stake in South Korea based energy storage manufacturer Kokam Co., Ltd. [Read more…]
Anglesea Power Station (Finally) Demolished, Land Use Framework Released
After taking a second crack at leveling Victoria’s Anglesea Power Station – success; followed by the release of the Land Use Framework for the site yesterday. [Read more…]
Calls For Solar Subsidy Scrapping At Major Australian Energy Summit
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Banging of the solar subsidy-axing drum grew louder yesterday at The Australian Financial Review National Energy Summit. [Read more…]
16GW Of U.S Coal Power Retirements By Late 2021
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The latest U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Energy Infrastructure Update doesn’t offer much joy to coal power supporters. [Read more…]
Bylong Coal Mine May Proceed
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IPCC report be damned. The NSW Government is pushing ahead with approving a major coal mine at Bylong. [Read more…]
Gippsland’s First Solar Microgrid Powered Residential Development
Korumburra in Gippsland, Victoria will soon boast a solar powered residential development backed by a microgrid, designed for those aged 55+. [Read more…]
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