Australia’s clean energy report card for October
The Clean Energy Regulator has released its clean energy report for October. Queensland continues to dominate in a national tally that is currently tracking higher than September. There were 7412 small-scale systems installed nationally in October, with a total capacity of 37 991 kW. The report also found that: Queensland has the highest level of […]
World-first hybrid solar and hydro power plant closer to completion
The world’s first integrated solar and pumped hydro hybrid project in Kidston is one step closer to completion. Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced up to $5 million in funding to Genex Power Limited to help bring the landmark hybrid solar hydro project to a financial close in 2018. The Kidston Stage Two is […]
Regulator seeks feedback on Renewable Energy Target amendment
The Clean Energy Regulator is inviting submissions on a draft amendment to the Renewable Energy Target scheme. The amendment concerns medium-sized solar PV installations which fall under Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET). The Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme operates in two parts: the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) and the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET). […]
CEFC to back large-scale battery storage on SA wind farm
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced in a media release its financial commitment towards renewable energy with a large-scale battery storage system in South Australia. The 10MW scalable battery system will sit alongside the Lincoln Gap wind farm in the Port Augusta region. The CEFC’s overall commitment is $150 million in debt finance towards […]
CEC praises Palaszczuk Government’s Queensland clean energy election pledge
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is praising the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s clean energy policy ahead of the Queensland election on November 25. CEC Chief Executive Kane Thornton said the renewable energy and storage industry had invested strongly in Queensland over the last few years. He also acknowledged the Palaszczuk Government’s latest election pledge to fund […]
Australian clean energy expertise goes global
A Federal Government program will share and exchange clean energy expertise with global experts. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is contributing $5 million to the International Engagement Program (IEP). The project will boost international collaboration among specialists in renewable energy. This will also foster links between leading Australian experts and their global renewable energy […]
‘Speed dating’ hooks up solar power with non-profit organisations
A Victorian scheme that helps non-profit organisations adopt solar power invites them to “speed date a sustainable expert”. The Sustainable Energy in Not for Profits Program kicks off with a non-profit solar (and other technology) launch event in Melbourne this Friday, November 17. NFP organisations can ‘date’ renewable energy experts in one-on-one sessions to find the […]
Australia emerging leader in global battery storage: report
Australia is emerging as a leader in global battery storage, according to a new international report. The nation is experiencing a battery storage revolution and fast becoming the world’s biggest market for energy storage technology. The findings came in the annual Capgemini World Energy Markets Observatory report, which gives Australia its own chapter for the first […]
Blast brings down coal-fired power station in South Australia
Boilers weighing 10,000 tonnes have been blown up at Port Augusta’s old coal-fired power station in South Australia. According to owner Flinders Power, specialist explosive charges were successfully used on Thursday to demolish the two boilers, the biggest parts left of the Northern Power Station. Key parts, including the turbine generator, were demolished earlier this year. […]
1.7 million customers eligible for energy demand response ‘army’
Households and businesses will team up with an electricity retailer in a new energy demand response project this summer. The project is a collaboration between retailer EnergyAustralia, ARENA and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). Demand response is when households and businesses with rooftop solar help with increased electricity demands by using their solar power […]
