Bipartisan support urged for national clean energy policy
State and federal politicians called for agreement on a clean energy policy when they met at Sydney’s Clean Energy Summit this week. While finer points are still in contention, it was agreed some form of clean energy action is urgently needed to end current uncertainty. With the federal Renewable Energy Target (RET) finishing in 2020, speakers noted […]
Consumers favour businesses that use renewable energy: ARENA survey
A new report shows Australian business is under-estimating consumer expectations for renewable energy use. Research undertaken by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) reveals a mismatch between consumer desires and businesses’ uptake of clean energy. More than 90 of Australia’s biggest public and private companies were surveyed in the ground-breaking study conducted by ARENA and […]
Businesses hit by rising energy prices, policy indecision: CEC
The time has come for politicians to put differences aside and peg rising energy prices, a top Clean Energy Council (CEC) representative claims. As the Australian Clean Energy Summit kicked off in Sydney on July 18, CEC Chief Executive Kane Thornton expressed his concerns. “It’s time for politicians to agree on a carefully-designed Clean Energy Target […]
Al Gore backs Victoria’s Renewable Energy Action Plan
Former US vice president Al Gore recently helped launch Victoria’s Renewable Energy Action Plan. The plan will deliver $146 million in funding to speed the state’s transition to a clean economy. Mr Gore was in Australia promoting An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, the follow-up to the 2006 documentary An Inconvenient Truth. The two films document the […]
Solar Masterclass Series set for All-Energy Australia launch
A unique series of clean energy masterclasses will be staged in Melbourne as part of the All-Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference from 11-12 October 2017. The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is once again partnering with All-Energy Australia to deliver this important event. One of Australia’s most impressive clean and renewable energy exhibitions, it includes the […]
12th COAG Energy Council calls for safe, affordable electricity
Providing Australians with secure, reliable and affordable electricity was the key driver at Friday’s 12th COAG Energy Council meeting. Ministers from the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to a series of measures when they met in Brisbane. The measures are designed to secure future energy supply and avoid a repeat of the blackouts experienced in […]
Clean Energy Awards finalists announced for 2017
Finalists in the 2017 Clean Energy Council Awards were revealed this week, reflecting the growing sophistication of clean energy solutions in Australia. Award winners will be announced on Tuesday, July 18 at the NAB Gala Dinner as part of the Australian Clean Energy Summit in Sydney. Those making the shortlist demonstrate the strength of innovation […]
Queensland Police solar power push praised
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is the latest organisation to unlock the potential of solar power. The ongoing Electricity Optimisation Project (EOP) is installing solar power into QPS facilities across the state. The 2015/16 financial year saw the QPS spend $13.5 million on electricity to power facilities and keep regional stations air-conditioned. Based on current […]
UAE-based company to launch first solar powered bed
In what could be the next big thing in solar development indoors a company in the United Arab Emirates has released a solar powered AC bed. Aries International Maritime Research Institute (AIMRI), in association with Aries International Interiors, an interior designing and technical consultancy company in Middle East and India are the two developers involved […]
World-first TrueCapture solar tracker boosts energy 2-6 per cent
An intelligent control system for large scale commercial solar panel arrays boosts output by turning panels towards the brightest areas of sky. TrueCapture technology continuously refines the tracking algorithm of each individual solar array in response to weather. The system can deliver 2-6 per cent energy gains to solar panel plants. Launched by NEXTracker, a […]