The electric boat that is powered by the ocean
Two of the most significant renewable energy sources are water and the sun – two sources that are in abundance when you go boating. Despite that, most water vessels still use fossil fuels for their engines. Sure, some sailboats harness the wind, but these are more for recreation rather than long-haul journeys across the ocean. […]
NT Government to transition remote indigenous communities to renewable power by 2030
Around 70 per cent of all indigenous people living in remote communities throughout the Northern Territory are set to gain access to renewable energy, following an infrastructure plan announced by the NT Government. The Government has invested $2 million into a plan to power these areas using green energy, with the infrastructure to be put […]
Australia’s first offshore wind farm on track to be ready for 2028
Onshore wind projects are Australia’s biggest source of renewable energy, with enough capacity at present to cover over 7 per cent of our electricity needs. Now our first major offshore wind farm is set to be delivered through the Star of the South project, which aims to commence operations off Gippsland in Victoria by 2028. […]
The trees that bleed metal and could power electric vehicles in the future
Deep in the Philippines jungle is a tree that ‘bleeds’ a fluorescent green sap. This is more than a mere novelty; it could unlock a way to create the batteries required for electric vehicles without the need for large-scale mining operations. Scientist Alan Baker discovered the tree in the Philippines, and this new species has […]
Out-of-season weather events that shocked the world in 2020
While 2020 will go down in the history books as the year that the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the planet, it was also a dire year for weather events that impacted regions all over the world. Many of these unprecedented weather events have been directly linked to climate change, highlighting the urgent need to reduce our […]
REC Group Continues to Lead the Clean Energy Revolution With Its Next Generation of REC Alpha Solar Panels
With an innovative gapless cell layout, the new REC Alpha Pure Black Series reaches 405 Wp, alongside its elegant appearance and lead-free construction. International pioneering solar energy company REC Group announces the new REC Alpha Pure Black solar panel. With lead-free production and a substantial gain in power output, the new panel marks a major advancement […]
Origin Energy signs up for hydrogen partnership with Korean steel giant
Leading South Korean manufacturer Posco has signed a watershed deal with Australian power company Origin Energy to use our hydrogen to create green steel. The two companies have entered into a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on producing and supplying green power to Korea. The announcement comes as operations worldwide seek to decarbonise their industries, […]
The rapid decline of fossil fuel power sources
Not only was 2020 a big year for renewables, but it also saw many coal and gas-powered plants decommissioned across the planet – including places where they had never been decommissioned before. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released its annual Renewable Capacity Statistics 2021 report, showing that fossil fuel additions fell 60 GW last […]
How much solar energy are we NOT capturing?
The potential for using energy from the sun is virtually limitless. In a single year, the Earth is bathed in enough sunlight to power the entire planet for 8000 years, based on our current consumption level. But how much of this are we capturing? Despite all of the world’s advancements to adopt solar power, that […]
Australian oceans to power floating wind and wave project
The Land Downunder is well known for its beaches, its sunshine and its oceans. We are the country that is ‘girt’ by sea, after all. Now we are set to harness the power of our oceans in a significant floating wind and wave project that will generate 6 MW of power. The offshore platform is […]
