Energy Insiders Podcast: Mining industry turns to wind, solar, batteries and hydrogen
The mining industry is going green - at least in its electricity supply. A special “live” podcast from the Energy and Mines conference in Perth.
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EnergyAustralia hit by power price interventions, coal troubles
After a bumper year of profits in 2018, EnergyAustralia has taken a hit from state and federal retail power price re-regulation, suffering a write-down of up to $A1.3 billion.
Miners see 50% renewables as standard, but are aiming for 100%
Consider this statistic. An average size off grid mine with a 30MW power plant will likely burn about $1.4 billion of diesel fuel over a 20-year period, at current prices. That’s about one third of the total cost of the mine.
Miners see 50% renewables as standard, but are aiming for 100%
Miners turn corner on renewables, with minimum 50% wind and solar considered the norm, and looking to use cheap renewables to build industries rather than just export ore.
Berrybank wind farm begins construction with turbines made locally in old car factory
The 180MW Berrybank wind farm will use turbines constructed in a former car factory in Geelong.
Revised battery standards again risk “banning” home installs
Latest Draft Standard for residential battery installations threatens same impact as scrapped “battery bunker” rule – blocking battery installations in, or on, homes.
Renewable energy heads to the harbour
A small group within renewable energy industry have set up an inaugural event, for those involved in the sector, as well as its supporters
Why the NT should choose 100% renewables, instead of fracked gas
The Northern Territory is at a crossroads. It can go down the dead-end street of gas fracking, or become Australia’s first renewable-driven economy.
Edify Energy celebrates completion of Gannawarra big battery
Australia’s market leader in renewable energy and storage development, Edify Energy, has celebrated the completion of Gannawarra Energy Storage System (GESS).
Deep dive into the ACT’s 100% renewable energy target
Contracted wind and solar generated 98% of ACT's net demand over past year, and 78% of ACT's electricity could theoretically have been supplied directly from wind and solar without storage.