Renewables to match coal generation by 2040
Global renewable energy generation will match coal generation by 2040. That’s the claim of the latest international report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The ‘International Energy Outlook 2017’ (IEO2017) says coal will fall to 31 per cent of energy generation by 2040. Renewable generation is also expected to increase by an average of […]
Rooftop solar best way to supply power to urban poor: report
Rooftop solar panels are the answer to the power needs of emerging economies, according to a World Resources Institute report. The report, ‘Powering Cities in the Global South’, says solar panels are the cheapest way to power poorer households. Furthermore, it found rooftop solar panels are already the most common form of renewable energy in the […]
Wind and solar power can replace Liddell coal station: Wind Alliance
Renewable energy can replace the Liddell coal-fired power station, according to the Australian Wind Alliance (AWA). The claim comes as the Turnbull Government tries to persuade energy company AGL to keep the ageing Liddell power station open. This is despite AGL’s reluctance to keep the 50-year-old NSW plant in operation beyond 2022. However, AWA coordinator […]
ARENA’s Innovation Energy Summit outlines Australia’s energy future
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) hosted a series of talks at its recent ‘Innovating Energy Summit’. The main theme of the summit was ‘Powering Australia’s Future’. The event took place at Parliament House in front of a 400-strong audience. It featured Clean Energy Council’s chief executive Kane Thornton as a keynote speaker. The line-up […]
Geelong community group fosters local renewable energy
A sustainability group in Geelong Victoria is a prime example of how locally-owned renewable energy projects can benefit a community. The Geelong Sustainability CORE (Community Owned Renewable Energy) group has provided an update of its current solar and renewable projects in the region. CORE was established to create an ‘energy democracy’, and to help make […]
AEMC: How Australia can achieve reliable, low-emissions electricity
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is setting out new ways to achieve stable, low-emissions electricity. In a discussion paper, the AEMC puts forward several recommendations to secure the nation’s power supply. In summary, the paper supports measures to deliver secure, reliable energy to households and businesses. It states that these goals must also meet commitments for reducing carbon emissions. […]
Home solar power to light up the MCG
Sports fans can now trade home solar power for VIP tickets and other perks at Melbourne’s iconic MCG stadium. Under a new pilot program, solar customers with EnergyAustralia can use excess solar to power the ‘G’s light towers and giant scoreboards. In exchange, the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) – stadium manager of the MCG – will reward trial participants […]
Top climate scientist calls for more solar power
A new book by renowned climate scientist Professor Tim Flannery calls for greater solar uptake. The book, ‘Sunlight and Seaweed’, explores a range of technological breakthroughs in harnessing Australia’s natural resources. A Climate Council member, Professor Flannery is also an internationally acclaimed scientist, explorer and conservationist. The book highlights the importance of solar energy in a country enjoying abundant […]
Report urges Turnbull Government to adopt Clean Energy Target
A new report urges the Federal Government to implement the Finkel Review’s Clean Energy Target to stabilise energy supply and stop rising power costs. The Grattan Institute report recommends a three-step policy to encourage investment: Implement all June 2017 Finkel Review recommendations including the Clean Energy Target (CET). Work with existing organisations to assess the market’s […]
South Australia’s Hydrogen Roadmap: driven by renewables
Renewable energy and hydrogen production will power South Australia’s energy future. That’s according to the SA Government, which today released its ‘Hydrogen Roadmap’. The Roadmap is designed to accelerate investment in hydrogen infrastructure as well as technologies in the state. Hydrogen can be produced from renewable sources, such as wind or solar, through a process […]