Sunshine State commits to solar
01 November, 2016Queensland's Department of Energy and Water Supply (DEWS) has signalled a solid commitment to renewable energy supply, with a target of one million rooftops (3000 MW) of solar photovoltaics (PV) to be deployed in the state by 2020.
Lots to be learned from catastrophic energy failure
12 October, 2016A preliminary report by the operator of the power network makes it clear that the huge electricity pylons which were taken out by the storm triggered a sequence of extraordinary events that led to the state-wide blackout in South Australia, the Clean Energy Council has said.
Natural solution for rechargeable battery recycling
07 October, 2016We may be a step closer to an environmentally friendly solution for recycling rechargeable batteries.
Significant step forward for large-solar sector
30 September, 2016The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has congratulated the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) on the conclusion of its large-scale solar funding round, which will support the development of an additional 480 MW of large-scale solar in Australia.
4000 m2 battery for Kingfisher solar project
29 September, 2016Lyon Solar will build a 100 MW/100 MWh in South Australia to improve the state's energy security, according to a recent announcement. At 4000 m2, the battery is one of the world's largest and will be connected to the company's Kingfisher solar storage project.
Waste not, want not
29 September, 2016The Polish city of Krakow has a new US$250 million waste-to-power plant thanks to Korean engineering company POSCO E&C.
Disruptive wind power technology licensed
29 September, 2016A US wind-power company, SheerWind, has signed a licensing agreement with Mark Luke Wind Energy that will allow its INVELOX wind-power generating systems to be marketed and deployed locally in South Dakota.
Solar Design and Installation Awards finalists announced
28 September, 2016The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has announced the finalists for the Solar Design and Installation Awards.
DP Energy appoints new BDM
28 September, 2016Global renewable energy developer DP Energy has appointed Catherine Way Business Development Manager, DP Energy Australia. Way has played a formative role in the development of renewable energy advances in South Australia within industry, government and the not-for-profit sectors.
Gas ban a step into the unknown
20 September, 2016The decision to ban onshore gas exploration and development in Victoria creates risks for energy customers, the environment and the economy, according to the Energy Networks Association (ENA).
Call for applications: addressing clean energy gender agenda
19 September, 2016The Clean Energy Council is inviting applications from talented women in the clean energy industry for the 2017 round of its Developing Women Directors Scholarship.
Modelling shows carbon targets achievable
15 September, 2016A smart carbon policy could deliver savings to end users while simultaneously allowing Australia to meet 2030 targets, according to a report issued by the Energy Networks Association (ENA).
World's first commercial tidal array
12 September, 2016Nova Innovation has deployed the what it claims is the world's first fully operational, commercial, grid-connected offshore tidal array in Shetland, Scotland.
Energy-smart home tech developed by CSIRO
05 September, 2016Evergen has launched an intelligent home energy management system with technology that was developed by CSIRO.
Calls for protection of ARENA funding
05 September, 2016Innovation will be stifled right across the clean energy sector if the Australian Parliament supports legislation to remove future grant funding available from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), according to a briefing paper released by the Clean Energy Council.
