Albanese urged to accelerate renewable energy transition
Australia’s clean energy chiefs are calling on Labor to accelerate the transition, invest in what works, and seize the opportunity to secure the country’s position as a renewable energy and green industrial superpower.
South Australia dissolves Office of Hydrogen Power
The South Australia government has officially dissolved its Office for Hydrogen Power after shelving plans for a nearly $600 million electrolysis and green hydrogen power project at Whyalla.
Green Energy Systems Solar Waves to be included in California solar canal pilot
Sydney-based Green Energy Systems and its innovative Solar Waves system are to be included for trial as part of Project Nexus, California’s first solar canal pilot project, currently underway in California’s Central Valley.
The rising energy demand from data centres: a global perspective
In recent years, the world has experienced a significant surge in the number of data centres, resulting in a rise in energy demand, posing both challenges and opportunities for the global energy sector.
Amazon buying big on solar
For the past five consecutive years, tech and retail giant Amazon has been the world’s largest procurer of renewable energy, investing in projects and signing power purchase agreements all over the world. pv magazine spoke with representatives of the company about its ambitious energy plans.
JV partners launch New Zealand’s largest solar farm
New Zealand’s biggest solar farm to date is now live with Genesis and joint venture partner FRV Australia officially flicking the switch on the 47 MW Lauriston Solar Farm near Christchurch on the nation’s South Island.
Jemena adds community batteries as part of prep for rooftop solar influx
Victorian distribution network service provider Jemena has flicked the switch on the first two community batteries to be installed within its electricity network as it prepares for rooftop solar capacity to more than double in the next decade.
Siemens Energy applauds progress but calls for realistic transition solutions
Siemens Energy Australia’s Samuel Morillon says the country’s energy transition is progressing very well, but believes in realistic solutions to ensure reliability in the grid, and that future energy sources like renewable hydrogen will take time to mature.
Majority of Australian business chiefs want renewable grid by 2035
A global business executive poll has found 77% of Australian business leaders want a renewables-based electricity system within the decade and for the federal government to priortise reskilling of high-carbon sector workers to help fill clean energy jobs.
Fortescue begins works at Cloudbreak solar farm
Construction has begun on a 190 MW solar farm at Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine site in the Pilbara region of Western Australia as the iron ore and green energy giant forges ahead with its decarbonisation plans.
