Developing nation solar capacity soars
Developing nation solar capacity is growing rapidly in those emerging markets, a clean energy study finds. Lower-priced technology and new applications are making renewable energy accessible to millions in developing nations. According to the Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) report, 34 gigawatts (GW) of new solar-powered generating capacity came on line across 71 countries in […]
Adani coal shows world facing a ‘Kodak moment’ on coal use says climate expert
The world is facing a coal ‘Kodak moment’ as renewables blow fossil fuels away, a global climate change expert says. She also points out the risk Australian faces from embracing the Adani coal mine development. Christiana Figueres, former head of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, talked to ABC Radio about her concerns. […]
Renewables help Australia reach emissions target for free
Australia can easily reach its Paris emissions target at zero net cost by using renewable energy, a university study shows. This would subsequently mean replacing coal-fired power stations with renewables like solar PV and solar batteries, according to Australian National University (ANU). Modelling is based on a 2030 greenhouse emissions target of 26-28 per cent […]
COAG NEG agreement: States back Turnbull’s National Energy Guarantee
The COAG Energy Council today voted to look further into the Federal Government’s National Energy Guarantee (NEG). The Energy Council is made up of all state and territory energy ministers. By avoiding an all-out energy war, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull can now concentrate on the NEG’s details. South Australia and the ACT did seek to […]
Aussie solar shopping centres getting CEFC investment
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will invest $200 million into QIC’s Global Real Estate flagship Shopping Centre Fund to undertake improvements in energy performance across its shopping centre portfolio. This could lead to more solar shopping centres. This is the CEFC’s largest property investment commitment to date. It will support improvements in solar shopping […]
Federal Government NEG analysis shows RET cuts power bills
New wind, solar and bio-energy projects built between now and 2020 under the national Renewable Energy Target (RET) will cut power bills by hundreds of dollars a year next decade. That’s according to analysis on the proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG) released by the Federal Government this week. The government released a summary of the […]
Smart Energy Council: a new national voice for solar power
The Australian Solar Council and the Energy Storage Council have combined to form the Smart Energy Council. The Council is a new peak industry body for the solar, storage and smart energy industries. Smart Energy Council chief executive John Grimes is confident Australia will adopt Smart Energy in the near future. “We represent the most […]
States urged not to shun COAG meeting on National Energy Guarantee (NEG)
State governments should use this week’s COAG meeting to explore the potential of the Australian Government’s proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG), a peak industry body claims. COAG (Council of Australian Governments) usually meets twice every year, or as needed. The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is urging state and territory governments to work with the Federal […]
Fremantle solar / renewable energy and blockchain project gets $8 million grant
The Australian Government and industry partners will contribute $8.26 million to a project trialing the use of blockchain-powered renewable energy and water systems in the City of Fremantle. This will enhance Fremantle solar credentials. The $2.57 million funding is part of the government’s $50 million Smart Cities and Suburbs Program. Project partners, including Murdoch and Curtin […]
Energy jobs cut by 20,000 under National Energy Guarantee (NEG)
Australia could forgo around 20,000 new energy jobs under the Federal Government’s proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG). An independent study by EY confirms a massive job reduction in the national electricity sector. Climate Councillor Andrew Stock says Australia’s booming renewables industry would therefore “grind to a halt” under the NEG. According to Mr Stock, the […]
