Efficiency and renewables

Plans for new solar battery plant in Qld

20 April, 2022 | Supplied by: Zero Emissions Developments

Australian renewable energy company ZED is seeking $30m in private investment to build a manufacturing plant for its PowerCap batteries.


Keeping cool, sustainably

20 April, 2022

Electric fans can significantly reduce the vast environmental cost of cooling Australian homes, a new study has found.


Multimillion-dollar boost for revolutionary energy storage

13 April, 2022 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head Office

CSIRO will invest $50 million in four new programs tackling major national challenges.


Qld's newest grid-connected battery

13 April, 2022

Installation is nearing completion on a new grid-connected Tesla battery near Bundaberg.


Broken Hill "ideal site" for new large-scale battery

06 April, 2022 | Supplied by: AGL Energy Limited

AGL has received $14.84m to build a large-scale battery storage system with grid-forming capabilities at Broken Hill, New South Wales.


New roadmap for Aust energy transition

04 April, 2022 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head Office

CSIRO has released its roadmap highlighting the research required to continue Australia's transition to a more secure and affordable electricity system.


Boom year for Aust battery energy storage

30 March, 2022

Australia's battery boom continues with another record-breaking year for our energy storage capacity, according to a new report.


Renewable microgrid for Daintree

09 March, 2022

The federal government is funding a renewable energy microgrid for the Daintree community in Far North Queensland.


Huge renewable energy deal for 25 councils in NSW

02 March, 2022 | Supplied by: Zen Energy Pty Ltd

One of the largest renewable energy deals for local government has been brokered with electricity retailer ZEN Energy.


Smart upgrade to more than 92,000 streetlights in NSW

02 March, 2022

Ausgrid is set to partner with the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) and up to 33 local councils to deliver what could be the largest and most advanced smart street lighting upgrade in Australia.


Call for funding to help coal workers transition into clean energy careers

25 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Council

With closure of Origin's Eraring power plant imminent, the CEC is calling for a nationally coordinated approach to the retirement of fossil fuel generation.


Thought Leaders 2022: David Sullivan

24 February, 2022 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB Australia's Head of Electrification talks about the need for action on climate change and how technology can enable a low-carbon society.


SEA Electric supports Australian EV industry report

15 February, 2022 | Supplied by: SEA Electric

Australian e-mobility innovator SEA Electric has commented favourably on the new report by the Australia Institute's Carmichael Centre.


Vic surges ahead in clean energy uptake

15 February, 2022

Victoria experienced the biggest jump in renewable energy generation of anywhere in Australia in 2021, according to new data released by the Climate Council.


Commitment to clean energy crucial in lead-up to federal election

10 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Council

The Clean Energy Council is urging Australia's political leaders to commit to meeting the country's domestic electricity demand with clean energy by 2030.


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