Investing trillions in electricity’s sunny future
NNEF has just published its fourth annual New Energy Outlook with electricity’s future looking sunny — and windy, too — to the tune of trillions of dollars of new investment.
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UK’s ‘stunning Sunday’ of 70% low-carbon power offers glimpse of near future
Sunny and windy Sunday afternoon in the U.K. sees carbon intensity power production level fall below 100g of CO2 per kWh for first time ever, gifting country’s energy market glimpse into future power generation mix.
AGL says only renewables will provide new “baseload”, not coal
AGL ridicules Coalition push for new "baseload" coal plants, saying that the only new "baseload" would be renewables, with gas or storage. "There’s a lot of misinformation out there," says CEO Andy Vesey.
WA national park taken off-grid by local network
Horizon Power’s stand-alone power project taking Fitzgerald River National Park off-grid with solar, battery storage and back-up diesel.
Queensland rejects battery swap, but restricts use of storage with premium tariffs
Queensland decides against proposed voluntary “buy out” of premium solar feed in tariffs in exchange for battery storage, but announces new rules to stop premium tariffs being rorted by batteries.
Queensland rejects battery swap, but restricts use of storage with premium tariffs
Queensland decides against proposed voluntary “buy out” of premium solar feed in tariffs in exchange for battery storage, but announces new rules to stop premium tariffs being rorted by batteries.
Rooftop solar’s new boom – when installing PV becomes a no-brainer
Falling technology costs and yet another hike in electricity prices are combining to make rooftop solar an economic no-brainer for most Australian households and businesses. Just ask Cory Bernardi.
Compromising on coal: Asia Bank creates path for clean energy
AIIB will play highly influential role in Asia’s future development. On energy, this may include unlocking finance to catalyse a clean energy revolution.
South Korea to scrap coal and nuclear power
South Korea move marks first major new international commitment away from coal since Trump pulled out of Paris climate agreement.
Power plays: time to think about buying back the grid
Electricity is just a symptom of the perils of populous governments. The only solution is to nationalise the lot.