Australia’s Renewable Energy Electricity Generation Potential Massive
A study being conducted by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has found Australia hosts enough renewable energy resources to generate well over 500 times its electricity consumption.
Renewable Energy Target Discussion Paper 2012 Released
The Climate Change Authority’s RET discussion paper was released on Friday. Not all the recommendations are good news for the home solar power sector.
$21.1 Billion Small Scale Solar Power Investment In Australia By 2020
An independent report shows Australia’s 20 per cent Renewable Energy Target (RET) has generated $18.5 billion in investment overall so far, with potentially many billions more to be invested – if the policy is left unchanged.
Ferguson Nixes Nuclear Power Again (Perhaps Grudgingly)
Energy Minister Martin Ferguson has again dashed nuclear power supporters’ hopes; but perhaps not without some regrets of his own.
Hanwha Q.Cells Officially Launched
Solar power’s new 900 pound gorilla is in the house. Hanwha Group has officially launched Hanwha Q.CELLS, marking the completion of its acquisition of the German company.
ACCC – Electricity Prices Too High
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has stated electricity prices have risen by more than they should have for ‘a number of unnecessary and inappropriate reasons’.
The People’s Renewable Energy Target Review
100% Renewables and the Australian Conservation Foundation have launched ‘The People’s RET Review’.
Australian Solar Council Goes Into Bat For Home Solar Support
Recent Productivity Commission draft report recommendations that would see an early end to support for home solar panel systems have been opposed by the Australian Solar Council.
Renewable Energy Related Grant Pause Ends
The Federal Government has announced a ‘pause’ on all government grants programs has beenlifted.
Vale, Stanford Ovshinsky – Renewable Energy Pioneer
Stanford Robert Ovshinsky, a prolific American inventor and scientist who had a special passion for renewable energy, passed away last week.
