Value of solar rebate certificates drops $12 in one week
A continuing drop in a government renewable energy ‘rebate’ could affect the future price of solar power system installations. The trading value of Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) dropped from $37 to $25 in a few days over the past week. STCs are issued under the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme and are traded in an […]
Clean Energy Council launches Women in Renewables Leaders’ Pledge
Better gender diversity across the clean energy industry is the aim of a new initiative from the Clean Energy Council (CEC). The CEC launched its Women in Renewables Leaders’ Pledge this week. The launch was part of the Australian Clean Energy Summit in Sydney. Natalie Collard, who heads the Women in Renewables initiative, said many renewable energy […]
Australian clean energy investment powering ahead
Clean energy investments of more than $2 billion in 2016-2017 signal strong Australian business growth, statistics show. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has contributed to $11 billion worth of renewable energy projects in its first four years, it was revealed this week. A government-owned Green Bank, the CEFC channels finance into key areas of renewable […]