People on the move: Snowy Hydro, CEC, Ampcontrol and more
Job moves in Australia’s solar, storage, clean tech, utilities and energy transition finance sectors.
EDP to fast-track 1.7 GW of solar and storage in eastern states
Global clean energy major EDP Renewables plans to accelerate the development of more than 1.7 GW of solar and battery storage in Australia after securing support under the federal government’s Capacity Investment Scheme.
Autonomous robot module installation trial fast tracks Victorian solar farm
The installation of almost 500,000 solar panels at Victorian solar farm will be completed this week, thanks in part to a collaboration with US robotics company Luminous, which has trialled its autonomous fleet at the site, during the construction phase.
Why data-driven planning will shape the success of Australia’s 2035 climate goals
Achieving Australia’s 2035 energy goals needs engineering firms to have project intelligence at their fingertips, through unified, real-time data about a project, its people, and finance, to ensure accurate forecasting, avoid delays and maximise performance.
NSW renewables manufacturing hub attracts $66 million investment
A $66 million joint NSW state government and private investment will give rise to a renewables manufacturing hub in western Sydney but the NSW Nationals say the move fails regional communities most impacted by the energy transition.
Western Australia transmission plan to unlock 2.6 GW of renewable energy
The government of Western Australia has released its South West Interconnected System Transmission Plan, in which phase one will unlock 2.6 GW of new renewable energy generation capacity.
$2.9 million to boost regional energy workforce in Central-West Orana REZ
Coinciding with National Skills Week, the NSW government has announced a $2.9 million grant to develop the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone’s workforce, one day after a new Powering Skills Organisation report says an additional 42,000 energy workers are needed to meet 2030 targets.
Renewables to supercharge regional construction boom
An “explosion” of renewable energy projects and associated infrastructure is expected to supercharge construction activity in regional Australia at twice the rate of work in capital cities over the next two years.
Clean Energy Council appoints new CEO
Former Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad has been appointed as new chief executive officer of the Clean Energy Council.
Barnaby Joyce wants Australia to abandon net zero – but his four central claims don’t stack up
One-time Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce sought to dominate the first sitting week of the current federal parliament by proposing a divisive plan to reverse Australia’s net zero emissions target.
