Police called in as Latrobe Valley wind farm site vandalised
A mesh-metal tower used to measure wind conditions at the proposed Delburn wind farm in Victoria has been toppled in an incident being investigated by police.
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Goldwind considers green fuels for hybrid gas-battery plant
Goldwind Australia to consider use of biofuels, or hydrogen, to fuel new hybrid gas project that has received NSW government backing.
Is AEMO’s “step change” scenario of 94% renewables really a stretch target?
It may represent the world's fastest energy transition, but is AEMO's step change scenario to 94% really such a stretch target?
WA seeks to spur new carbon farming projects in national parks
WA government calls for proposals for 'carbon for conservation' projects, that help protect national parks while storing carbon.
EnergyAustralia moves to acquire 100% of Australian solar and efficiency company
EnergyAustralia pushes further into rooftop solar and energy efficiency business.
California grid melts in record heat. Are renewables to blame?
The California grid is failing to meet demand in a record heatwave. It is already becoming clear that this is a story of mismanagement, rather than the fault of renewables.
Aussie “stethoscope for wind turbines” invention could save industry $500m
Australian developed 'stethoscope for wind turbines' is looking to substantially cut maintenance and repair costs through early damage detection.
Hydrogen buses, microgrids, share in $22m of WA funding for renewable hydrogen
Resources companies dominate list of successful recipients of $22m in WA government funding for hydrogen fuelled transport initiatives.
Solar is great, but … who should pay? Network defends solar export charges
SA Power Networks responds to claims that charging solar households to export their excess generation to the grid would be unfair and unnecessary.
Failure and retreat of contracting firms in solar sector may lead to rising costs
CEC concerned that failure and retreat of contractors in solar industry will lead to rising costs.