David Carroll
Albanese lays out radical new vision for Australia: clean energy exporter and green manufacturer
Gone are the days when the federal government would cheer on Australia’s fossil fuel exports to the exclusion of all else, while seemingly doing everything in its power to hold back the switch to renewables.
FRV points to refinancing move as sign investor appetite is ‘growing’
The Australian arm of global renewable energy developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures has pointed to the refinancing of its 100 MW Lilyvale Solar Farm in Queensland as a sign of renewed investor confidence in the nation’s renewables sector.
South Energy progresses plans for 392 MW of solar and storage projects
Australian renewables developer South Energy has announced a series of “significant milestones” with a trio of large-scale solar PV and battery projects, with an aggregated capacity of more than 390 MW, getting the tick of approval from relevant authorities.
Report shows South Australia on path to 100% renewables
South Australia is closing fast on its target to be powered by 100% net renewables by the end of the decade with new data revealing a combination of wind and solar energy provided a daily average of almost 70% of the state’s electricity needs last financial year.
BOC partners with bp to build ‘Australian first’ green hydrogen refuelling facility
Oil and gas major bp Australia has teamed with gas and engineering company BOC to build what it describes as the first green hydrogen refuelling facility to be installed at an existing petrol station in Australia.
Epuron pulls plug on Western Australia solar farm
Renewable energy developer Epuron Holdings has abandoned plans to construct a 5 MW solar farm on a former landfill site in Western Australia after failing to secure a commercial agreement with an electricity retailer to purchase the power to be generated on the site.
Elevated shipping costs to remain challenge for solar sector
Australia’s solar industry can expect to contend with elevated shipping costs and ongoing supply disruptions for at least another year before a ‘normalisation’ of the global ocean freight system.
Electric vehicles pass remote road test say ANU researchers
Researchers from the Australian National University have declared a major roadblock to the electrification of the nation’s transport sector has been removed with a new study showing electric vehicles can handle the long distances required to travel to essential services in Australia’s remote and regional areas.
Labor’s renewable target much more ambitious than it seems – best bang-for-buck policy needed
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week gave his first major climate change speech, touting Australia’s future as a renewable superpower and promising Labor’s ambitious new renewable target would “unlock $52 billion of private sector investment.”
Do network operators dream of electric vehicles?
With more models entering the Australian car market and high prices at the bowser, electric vehicles are garnering more attention from both cost-aware and environmentally conscious consumers alike.
