Liquid metal battery to provide clean energy storage for electricity grid
Researchers at Stanford University have created a new liquid metal battery that could store clean energy for the electricity grid. The new concept uses liquid metal in a special type of rechargeable battery called a flow battery, CleanTechnica reports. As our power generators transition to wind and solar, the goal is to develop powerful batteries that […]
Tasmanian solar installation edges state towards 100 per cent clean energy goal
A major Tasmanian solar installation will help the state reach its ambitious goal of 100 per cent renewable energy by 2022. Because it’s one of Tasmania’s largest commercial solar power projects, it could also help the state achieve another target. The Liberal Government is aiming to have the lowest regulated electricity prices in Australia. The […]
NEG will ‘stunt growth of renewables and raise power prices’: new report
The Coalition’s National Energy Guarantee (NEG) will stunt the growth of renewable energy, raise power prices and do nothing to combat climate change, new NEG modelling shows. In addition, the NEG in its current form would see power prices rise by around 25 per cent by 2030. The analysis compares the impact of the NEG’s 26 […]
Stage set for energy battle as GetUp urges states to vote federal NEG down
A GetUp campaign is asking Australians to join the NEG battle by urging state leaders to vote down the proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG). Activist group GetUp urges Australians to flood the offices of state energy ministers with messages. GetUp wants at least one more government to join the ACT in voting against the NEG. […]
Flex PowerPlay and the energy saving smart home revolution
What do you want from your smart home? A robotic fridge that delivers you ice-cold beer when you’re watching the footy? A house that’s so energy efficient that you have no bills. The answer to both these questions is almost certainly ‘Yes!’. This Energy Matters article will ask you to hold that beer for a […]
Zero electricity bills for Australia’s first solar-sharing home development
The Sydney suburb of Kurnell will host the first new housing development outside Europe to use a solar-sharing plan to cut electricity bills to zero. According to Domain, a group of twelve $1.5 million homes in the Botany Bay side suburb will connect via their solar and home battery systems. They will then trade solar […]
Government could save billions with solar panels: AEMO
Solar panel systems and battery storage could save the Federal Government $4 billion, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator. AEMO Managing Director Audrey Zibelman told 2GB radio’s Ross Greenwood that distributed power resources and energy storage can achieve these additional savings in a “transforming” market. AEMO’s ‘Integrated System Plan’ report released this week shows investment in transmission rather […]
Queensland clean energy investment: 21% renewable energy by 2019
Unprecedented Queensland clean energy investment means 21 per cent of the state’s energy production will be renewable by 2019. According to Queensland Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham, this equals 2,164 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy. The Clean Energy Council (CEC) says this could power more than 800,000 homes in the state. The state has an […]
NEG carbon emissions: States should shun National Energy Guarantee says energy finance expert
The National Energy Guarantee (NEG) will have no effect on Australia’s carbon emissions and should be shunned by the states, according to former head of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) Oliver Yates when discussing the NEG carbon emissions plan. Oliver Yates told the Guardian that states and territories should not sign up for the […]
Killer coal: doctor points out health benefits of clean energy
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission report into Australia’s electricity prices has prompted a doctor to point out the health benefits of solar power and the downside of unhealthy coal. Dr Graeme McLeay is a retired anaesthetist and member of Doctors for the Environment. He says those looking to justify the use of coal-fired power […]
