World’s largest lithium battery a big win for South Australia: CEC
The world’s largest lithium battery came about through the successful partnership of two Clean Energy Council (CEC) members. And it’s been a big win for the local community in South Australia according to the CEC, the peak industry body for Australia’s clean energy sector. Neoen and Tesla worked together to produce the largest lithium-ion battery […]
Chinese bank knocks back Adani Carmichael mine finance
A major Chinese bank has knocked back funding for the controversial Carmichael coal mine project. In a statement, the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) insists it has no intention of backing Adani’s proposed coal mine in Queensland. Instead, the bank makes it clear that renewable energy funding is its top priority. ICBC points […]
ACT households offered $1/kWh for solar under virtual battery trial
A new trial has seen Canberra households earn $1.00 per kilowatt-hour for selling solar power back to the grid. The offer to homes with solar and storage systems is part of a large virtual battery trial by ActewAGL Distribution and Reposit Power. Under the program, households equipped with Reposit solar and smart-battery technology received a […]
Rooftop solar reduces pressure on national grid: report
Rooftop solar is reducing pressure on the national grid and making demand response more attractive, a new audit reveals. And Australian states with higher levels of clean energy have lower wholesale prices. The news is revealed in an electricity update by the Australia Institute (AI) for October and November. According to research by AI’s Climate […]
Tesla’s world-beating battery now online in South Australia
South Australia’s Tesla battery – the biggest in the world – is dispatching power a day ahead of schedule. Premier Jay Weatherill visited the Tesla site today to mark its official opening on the first day of summer. However the battery is already feeding stored wind power into the electricity grid a day ahead of […]
Energy security: Wind & solar power shone when coal failed in summer sizzle
Australia is entering an era of dramatically increasing heatwaves, according to a new report. Our coal and gas power stations cannot cope with such extreme conditions. New analysis shows coal and gas failed to provide energy security during Australia’s heatwave earlier this year. It says solar PV generation and wind prevented far worse disruption and load-shedding. […]
South Australia funds four large-scale renewable energy projects
South Australia is to provide grants for four large scale renewable energy projects. The funding is being administered through the state’s Renewable Technology Fund, an opportunity totalling $150 million launched in late August. Investment guidelines issued via the fund called for projects in three key areas of renewable and clean energy technologies. These three areas […]
New report says backing NSW clean energy could create 22,000 jobs
A newly released report says committing to 100% clean energy in NSW would lead to a jobs and investment boom in the state. The Northern Daily Leader today reported on the ‘Repowering Our Regions’ report by Dr Brad Smith. Dr Smith is a member of the NSW Nature Conservation Council. The NSW clean energy report is based […]
NT renewable energy roadmap released by Government targets 50% by 2030
The Northern Territory Labor Government has released the NT renewable energy roadmap paving a path towards achieving a 50 percent target by 2030. Chief Minister Michael Gunner said he has accepted “in principle” all 11 recommendations of the Roadmap to Renewables report. He said the world is making a transition to renewable energy, and the […]
Townsville solar farm approved by City Council
Townsville solar has taken a leap ahead with the City Council has approving construction of a 400MW solar farm. The solar farm at Woodstock met environmental regulations and received the green-light yesterday. The facility, spread over 540 hectares, will create more than 250 jobs, council says. Council received the original application in April. Construction will […]
