Origin rides high power price wave – but says it has to stop
Origin results show its retail division made the most of a "transitioning energy market." But CEO says further power price rises "would be bad for everyone."
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New Energy Solar recognised as an ABA100 winner
New Energy Solar has today been recognised as an ABA100 Winner in The Australian Business Awards 2017.
New Secretary appointed for DELWP
The Andrews Labor Government has today appointed Mr John Bradley as the new Secretary of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP).
Graph of the Day: South Australia’s wholesale price changes in 2017
Today's chart shows how there's been a slight dip as wind power has increased output in July, and how prices were higher when gas dominated the fuel mix in the state.
The way to power the next billion consumers
If power can be generated where it is consumed, it can closely follow demand growth. Where does much of that growth come from? The "leisure-pull".
Origin to add “a Hazelwood” of renewables by 2020, but says CET remains “critical”
Despite an upbeat renewables outlook, Origin Energy CEO says the market is not out of the woods yet, and that for investment to keep up momentum, policy stability remains at a premium, and the introduction of a Clean Energy Target is critical.
Father and son Australian company develops solar-powered drone
Light-weight new drone features standard solar cells, encapsulated in composite material without losing efficiency.
Coal communities lead march to clean energy
Port Augusta becomes latest Australian coal hub to embrace renewables – and just as well, considering new data on coal plant pollution.
Graph of the Day: South Australia’s shifting fuel mix
After a low-wind month in June, July's high wind output means very little reliance on Victorian imports and lower exposure to high-priced gas in SA.
Graph of the Day: South Australia’s shifting fuel mix
Today's chart is a simple illustration of shifts in the fuel mix so far - interestingly, after a low-wind month in June, July's high wind output means very little reliance on Victorian imports and lower exposure to high-priced gas in SA.