2016 The 10th Year Of Consecutive Solar PV Growth
IHS Markit forecasts this year will mark a decade of year-on-year consecutive growth for solar globally, driven by China’s thirst for PV. The latest quarterly IHS Technology PV Demand Market Tracker indicates uncertainty over feed-in tariff cuts in China have played a significant role. “The proposed Feed-in Tariff cuts announced in China since September have […]
Queensland Boasts 426,000 Solar Homes
Queensland Minister for Energy, Biofuels and Water Supply Mark Bailey says the state is more than 50% towards the Government’s 2020 solar target of 3,000 megawatts of installed solar generation capacity. “According to the latest data from our solar tracker, Queensland has more than 1,600 megawatts of installed solar generation capacity which means more than […]
Record U.S. Offshore Wind Lease Announced
Just days after America’s first offshore wind farm began sending power to residents in nearby Rhode Island, the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced a record lease sale of $42.5 million for 320-square kilometres of seabed contained in the wind-rich offshore zone known as the New York Wind Energy Area. After 33 […]
New South Wales Advanced Energy Challenge – Energy Storage
The New South Wales Government’s first round of the Advanced Energy Challenge (AEC) is calling for proposals on energy storage. The Challenge is looking to assist projects that will help in the state’s transition to an affordable, reliable, secure and sustainable energy future. The initiative is designed to progress new ideas, turning them into effective […]
Solar Powered Buoy To Help Thwart Shark Attacks In Perth
A Western Australian company’s innovative shark detection system, powered by solar energy, will help protect City Beach in Perth this summer. Shark Mitigation Systems’ (SMS) solar powered Clever Buoy uses sonar and identification software to detect the presence of sharks, and communicates real-time data to lifeguards on the beach who can then act on the […]
Northern Territory – Roadmap To Renewables Update
The NT Government has been quiet in recent months regarding fulfilling its commitment to the Territory achieving 50% renewable energy by 2030. That’s just changed. Yesterday the Government announced an Expert Panel is working on delivering a Roadmap to Renewables Report, a follow-on from the initial plan of the same name released in August. “The […]
Wind Power Generation – With Kites
An innovative wind energy system that employs high-altitude kites instead of rotors to generate electricity looks set to soar. The UK start-up behind the idea has secured a £5 million investment from energy giants E.ON, Schlumberger and Shell Technology Ventures. Kite Power Systems’ (KPS’) patented design involves the use of two large kites tethered to […]
“Right Moves” From COAG Energy Council
The Clean Energy Council has praised what it says was improved collaboration between Ministers at yesterday’s COAG Energy Council meeting. It seems there was a much better vibe at yesterday’s gathering compared to the emergency meeting that occurred in October, shortly after a storm event that plunged South Australia into darkness. At yesterday’s meeting, the […]
USA’s First Offshore Wind Farm Operational
Block Island Wind Farm, the USA’s first offshore wind power facility, has completed its commissioning/ testing phases and has now commenced commercial operations. Block Island is part of the U.S. state of Rhode Island and is located 21 kilometres south of the state’s coast. According to Rocky Mountain Institute, residents of the island were paying […]
Canberra Struts Its Renewable Energy And Emissions Reduction Stuff
A new report from the ACT Government highlights its many actions during this year to drive down greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate uptake of renewables. An annual climate action report states the ACT Government has slashed emissions from its operations by 17% since 2012-2013. The Government has committed to being emissions-free in the next four […]