WA’s Synergy says fossil fuel generators not coping with rooftop solar boom
Synergy says demand “starts and stops” caused by rooftop solar had disrupted operations at its 240MW gas-fired Cockburn power station – one of its newer plants.
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Labor to exploit Morrison’s coal obsessions in new energy policy
Labor energy policy will attack Coalition's plan for new coal investment, outline the path to 50 per cent renewable energy, and will likely include a focus on storage and energy efficiency.
Know your NEM: The impact of Federal ALP policy, some speculation
A 50 per cent renewable energy target from Labour would be trivial in terms of new project and investment requirements.
Infigen says its Tesla big battery will be ready by April, more “firming” to follow
Infigen says its Tesla big battery at Lake Bonney will be ready by April, but future battery investments tempered by lack of supportive markets and battery costs.
Ashurst advises on A$409m refinancing of Collgar Wind Farm
International law firm Ashurst has advi
New renewables cost data shuts door on coal power’s CCS escape route
Latest power generation costs data reveals that coal industry’s preferred climate escape route of promoting CCS on coal power plants has disappeared as a financially viable option.
California paves way for gigawatt-scale Tesla battery to replace gas
California regulator paves way for gigawatt-scale lithium ion batteries from Tesla and others to replace ageing natural gas power plants.
Why battery electric vehicles will beat hybrids and fuel cells
The ICE is over. But which of the new technologies will win the automotive future – batteries, hybrid plug-ins, or hydrogen fuel cells?
Study shows hydrogen cars to have three times emissions of battery EVs
UQ study finds hydrogen fuel cell vehicles – If charged on Australia's main grid – will have three times the emissions of battery electric vehicles, and nearly double those of petrol cars.
AEMO warns of increased outages from ageing coal generators
AEMO is warning that the number of forced outages is rising dramatically. As Warren Buffett advised, it's smarter to change vessels than try and patch leaks.