Efficiency and renewables > Green energy sources

Woolworths commits to 100% renewables for NSW, ACT in "landmark deal"

11 July, 2023

Woolworths Group will partner with SmartestEnergy Australia to enable a 100% renewable energy transition for the retailer's NSW and ACT operations in 2025.


Jemena to deliver $2m in community batteries

11 July, 2023

Alphington, Bellfield, Coburg and Flemington in Victoria are set to receive four new community batteries that will store renewable energy generated from rooftop solar.


Ambitious battery energy storage planned for regional Aust

04 July, 2023

ACEnergy is calling for industry collaboration to introduce reforms that will expedite the rollout of renewable energy projects.


WA's next big battery

28 June, 2023

Western Australia will soon be home to a 197 MW battery that will be connected to the South West Interconnected System, providing a significant boost to the region's electricity grid.


Excitement around Qld's newest energy precinct

27 June, 2023

An industrial precinct in Barcaldine will be linked to a large-scale renewable energy project and provide manufacturing tenants with competitive low-carbon electricity.


Vic wind farm to boost ACT's renewable electricity

20 June, 2023

The Berrybank Stage 2 wind farm, located in Victoria's Western Plains, is now in operation and will help provide additional electricity to Canberra.


Melbourne Market transforms carpark into solar canopy

13 June, 2023

The 5432 solar panels placed on the newly built loading zone and an existing warehouse will offset 1,772,838 kg of carbon emissions.


Next step for SA's utility-scale solar plant

07 June, 2023

Vast Solar has awarded Worley key engineering contracts for its VS1 concentrated solar thermal power project in Port Augusta.


New Bill seeks to protect energy workers

06 June, 2023

The Qld Govt has taken the first steps towards enshrining its ambitious Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan in law, releasing draft legislation and calling for feedback.


Site investigation to begin for Aust offshore wind farm

02 May, 2023

Fugro has won the contract to perform an offshore geotechnical site investigation for the Star of the South wind project, located off the coast of Gippsland.


Small businesses rewarded for going electric

02 May, 2023

Rewiring Australia has welcomed the announcement of an increase in tax deductions for small businesses that invest in electrification and energy efficiency.


Creating a mountain farm microgrid

02 May, 2023

Using photovoltaics (PV), energy storage and an energy management system, an ambitious Austrian mountain farmer is generating 10 times more electricity than he needs — and he has plans to expand.


Death highlights dangers of extra-low-voltage solar PV

01 May, 2023

Qld's Electrical Safety Office has investigated the electrocution of a person who was modifying solar panels in a remote area.


EV strategy highlights key issue for the grid

21 April, 2023

Energy Networks Australia is advocating for smart EV charging and pricing reform to maximise benefits to customers and the grid.


Record-breaking year for renewable energy

19 April, 2023

Renewable energy accounted for 35.9% of Australia's total electricity generation in 2022, according to the latest Clean Energy Australia Report.


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