Trump climate change pact threats, EU and China reinforce importance of Paris
Chinese and European Union leaders are set to release a joint statement stressing the vital importance of sticking to the goals set out in the Paris Climate Accord, despite the possibility of the Trump climate change agenda working against it. U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly is considering withdrawing America from the pact. President Trump on […]
Coal is dead: claims US Investment group
A US investment firm has announced interest in investing in Australian renewable energy while expressing a negative view towards continued investments in coal, effectively saying that coal is dead. Blackrock CEO speaking to the Australian Financial Review spoke of the difficulties with eliminating coal immediately. He however did believe that any new investments in the […]
Australia posts record renewable energy growth in 2016
A new report from the Clean Energy Council has found that in 2016, 17.3 percent of Australia’s electricity came from renewable energy, the highest rate recorded this century. The record share means Australia is now “well on track” to meet the government’s Renewable Energy Target (RET) for 23.5 per cent of energy (the equivalent of 33,000 […]
TEELS: Tasmanian Government offers renewable loans
The Tasmanian government in conjunction with Aurora Energy has announced the Tasmanian Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme (TEELS) to help grow the states solar use and help to make investing in renewable energy even cheaper. The scheme which has just begun has already seen interest in the community, it is hoped that the move will also […]
Solar power trading with your neighbour: the next big thing?
A trend for solar power trading in locally produced solar energy is catching on across the globe. In the New York borough of Brooklyn, you can now purchase ‘organic local’ solar power right off your neighbour’s roof. A Brooklyn start-up lets residents auction rooftop solar power directly to their neighbours, creating a market for home-grown clean […]
Printable solar panels technology debuts in Melbourne
The first public demonstration of new printable solar panels took place in Melbourne this week. The technology was debuted at PacPrint, the annual technology showcase for the printing and graphics industry. Victoria’s Energy Minister Lisa D’Ambrosio opened the event, saying her government was committed to supporting new energy solutions such as the printable solar panels. […]
Coal power not the answer: Why renewable energy can help end poverty says Oxfam
Coal power equals poverty, and the Australian government’s aggressive fixation on expanding coal exports to developing nations is putting communities at increasing risk of harm from climate change. That’s the conclusion of the new More Coal Equals More Poverty report from Oxfam, which says coal-fueled climate change could force more than 120 million people into extreme […]
Solar cooker brings sunshine to Australian campers
A kickstarter campaign to help create a solar cooker that can be taken anywhere has achieved its funding goal and could be popping up around you soon. Solsource Sport which has been unveiled by One Earth Design touts impressively to be able to cook in sun, wind or snow. According to One Earth Design the […]
Solar PV research funded to the tune of $20 million by ARENA
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $20 million in solar PV research and development funding aimed at making the solar power of the future cheaper. The new funding will drive innovation in homegrown solar PV technologies, recognised as a major growth area of the future clean economy, according to a press release by the […]
Concentrated Solar Thermal research backed by ARENA
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has just announced a push to research how concentrated sunlight, or Concentrated Solar Thermal, could generate affordable, reliable, renewable energy with built-in storage for Australia’s national grids. This research will be conducted by seeking industry information on the project to better understand what is required according to a press […]