Webinar on National Energy Guarantee (NEG) open to the public
The Energy Security Board (ESB) will hold a public webinar on the impact of the Federal Government’s National Energy Guarantee (NEG). As well as welcoming industry stakeholders, the webinar is a public event “open to anyone with an interest in Australia’s energy future”. It will take place Friday, November 10 from 11am to 11.45am AEDT. […]
Solar Citizens say LNP should back Queensland renewable energy
Solar advocacy group Solar Citizens has stated in a media release that if the Queensland LNP really wants to reduce power prices, it should back Queensland renewable energy rather than coal. Queensland’s LNP has promised to build a new coal station and to scrap the current 50 percent renewable energy target if elected. It claims […]
Stronger emissions targets needed, climate scientist warns
Australia should sign up for stronger emission targets at next week’s COP23 summit, a leading climate scientist claims. Climate scientist Professor Will Steffen says Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise despite signing up to the Paris Agreement. According to Professor Steffen, it’s like the Melbourne Cup: Australia is stuck in the stalls while other […]
Solar powered greenhouses produce bumper food crops, plus electricity
A research team from the University of California, Santa Cruz, has developed solar powered greenhouses that capture solar energy for electricity without reducing plant growth. Unlike conventional transparent greenhouses, the UCSC model utilises Wavelength-Selective Photovoltaic Systems (WSPVs). Bright magenta roof panels embedded with luminescent dye direct light to PV strips, which generate electricity. In the past […]
South Australia and Victoria lead climate change planning
Two Australian states are taking active measures to tackle the challenges of climate change planning. The South Australian government has teamed up with Yorke and Mid North regional partners to future-proof the area against heat, drought and bushfires. The written agreement sets out a range of economic, environmental and social opportunities to reduce carbon emissions. […]
Top economist urges emissions intensity scheme for WA
Renowned energy economist Professor Ross Garnaut says Western Australia could lead the world with its own emissions intensity scheme. Professor Garnaut advised Australian state and territory governments on climate change policy from 2007 to 2011. He was speaking at a public lecture at Murdoch University last week. A “technology neutral” emission intensity scheme would also […]
Clean energy on the rise in Australia: CEFC report
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation Annual Report 2016-17 reflects an increase in the scale and value of the organisation. The report shows the CEFC delivered more than $2 billion in new commitments to 35 individual transactions. It also states that CEFC investments signal a strong business and investor appetite for clean energy assets. Corporation Chair […]
Gympie solar farm gets Council approval for $2 billion project
Gympie Regional Council green-lighted the $2 billion Lower Wonga solar farm project this week, adding to Queensland’s superiority in solar uptake nationally. Built over the next four years, the Gympie solar farm will create 450 construction jobs, 12 permanent operational positions and major business opportunities, council says. Councillors unanimously backed the project, which is expected to […]
Clean Energy Regulator takes action against solar installer
The Clean Energy Regulator has taken enforcement action against a solar installation business for not complying with Australian regulations. The CER found Green and Gold Solar Australia improperly created small-scale technology certificates (STCs) for solar installations without Victorian Certificates of Electrical Safety. STCs are issued by the CER for eligible solar installations, which means using […]
Queensland renewable power surges to new heights
Investment in the Queensland renewable power sector has surged to $1.6 billion, with 14 new projects currently under construction across the state. These projects are set to create more than 1,300 new construction jobs in the energy sector, according to a milestone report from the Climate Council. It finds Queensland leads the nation in residential solar […]
