“No need for new coal:” Sun Metals formally opens solar farm in “George” town
Premier Palaszczuk officially opens Sun Metals solar farm, the first large-scale solar farm built directly by major energy user.
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Northern Territory’s largest solar program nearing completion
The Northern Territory’s largest solar program is heading towards completion, with work in 16 communities already finished.
Infiniti to unveil electric speedster concept at Pebble Beach
Infiniti, the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Nissan, reveals teaser sketch of latest concept car - an eye-catching, sleek electric single-seat speedster
ARENA, Finkel lead push for massive renewable hydrogen exports
Australia has huge potential for renewable hydrogen exports, possibly requiring enough new solar and wind capacity equivalent to the existing grid by 2040.
Sapphire renewable energy hub wins approval – solar and storage to come
CWP Renewables wins planning approval to add 200MW solar plus battery storage to existing 270MW wind farm at Sapphire in northern NSW.
Enova looks to crowd to fund retail energy expansion
Community-owned retailer launches new round of fundraising to extend its reach beyond the NSW Northern Rivers region.
Video of the Day: Why the NEG will not deliver on emissions, reliability, or prices
Senior advisor at Melbourne University's Climate and Energy College explains why the National Energy Guarantee won't deliver any of its three promises.
Peak EV doesn’t have to mean peak load – and here’s how to bend it
EV charging will present challenges, and opportunities, for consumers and grid operators.
South Australia will be at 100% renewables by 2025 – market operator
South Autralia is likely to reach 80 per cent renewables by 2022 and the equivalent of 100 per cent renewables by 2025 as its major "baseload" gas fired power stations exit the market.
Immoral or selfish? How to make NEG the lesser of two evils
Politicians who understand climate science and endorse the NEG target are, simply put, evil. Corporate leaders who support such a target should consult their insurance policies, their board and their investors.