Solar a “no-brainer” for Victorian dairy co-op – batteries next
Macalister Demonstration Farm says 61kW solar install will pay for itself in six years – and opens the door for new benefits and greater productivity.
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Fossil fuel subsidies increased in 2017, says IEA
Worldwide fossil fuel consumption subsidies were almost halved between 2012 and 2016, but IEA report shows this trend switched in 2017, when they increased by 12%.
Queensland solar is booming and pushing down daytime electricity prices
Queensland has more solar capacity installed than any other state, and it is pushing down day-time wholesale prices.
National wind farm commissioner
The Australian Government has reappointed Mr Andrew Dyer as the National Wind Farm Commissioner for a further three year term.
National wind farm commissioner re-appointed for another three years
The Australian Government has reappointed Mr Andrew Dyer as the National Wind Farm Commissioner for a further three year term.
NSW launches emerging energy program to replace coal generation
NSW launches one of the most significant energy transition projects in Australia, with an Emerging Energy Program designed to help replace most of state's ageing coal plants with wind, solar and storage over next 15 years.
Victoria’s Latrobe Valley to host “massive” new EV factory
Victoria Labor announces support package for construction of SEA Electric EV factory in Latrobe Valley, to produce 2,400 electric vans and buses a year, and create 500 jobs.
Batteries, hydro, hydrogen: What are Australia’s best options for energy storage?
New study commissioned by ARENA show Australia is "spoilt for choice" for storage options, and most are are lower cost than thought, and cheaper than fossil fuel alternative.
Batteries, hydro, hydrogen: What are Australia’s best options for renewable storage?
New study commissioned by ARENA show Australia is "spoilt for choice" for storage options, and most are are lower cost than thought, and cheaper than fossil fuel alternative.
Is this the Coalition swansong? Just one more coal plant for the road
The World Bank won't touch it. But the Morrison government has indicated it will do pretty much anything to ensure the answer to whatever question asked – is coal.