Barriers to foreign clean energy investment need urgent reform: CEIG
The Clean Energy Investor Group calls for regulatory reform to give foreign capital faster processing, and is one of many recommendations to help unlock $421 billion needed to achieve emissions reduction targets and secure a clean energy future.
Australia’s large scale energy transition likened to Suez Canal
Siemens Energy Australia Managing Director Sam Morillon likens the energy transition of Australia to having the spirit of Suez, an ambitious, globally significant 19th century canal building project, and sees potential for a nationwide master grid at scale here, that includes Western Australia.
Advocacy group calls for national CER body to boost participation in the NEM
A new report commissioned by Energy Consumers Australia is calling for the establishment of an independent national consumer energy resources body with adequate powers to boost participation in the national electricity market.
Queensland airport lands on rooftop solar to help power operations
A major Queensland airport has landed on rooftop solar to help power its operations with a new 190 kW PV installation now officially generating renewable energy at Sunshine Coast Airport.
Best decarbonisation path protects Indigenous interests and nature: study
Princeton University and the University of Queensland research argues Australia can achieve its goal of a fully decarbonised economy by 2060, while simultaneously protecting vital natural resources and respecting indigenous land rights.
New solar and battery project planned for Queensland hotspot
Queensland’s Wide Bay–Burnett region is continuing to build as a renewable energy hotspot with Zen Energy now seeking federal government approval to develop a 100 MW solar farm and a 200 MW battery energy storage system in the area.
Fortescue secures state approval for 644 MW solar hub
Mining giant and renewable energy company Fortescue has received the green light from the Western Australian government for a 644 MW solar farm that is to help power its operations in the state’s Pilbara region.
First year hydrogen powertrain tests eVTOL for emission-free flight
AMSL Aero has released hydrogen fuel cell test results for its vertical takeoff and landing aircraft which is under development at Bankstown Airport in New South Wales for the purpose of decarbonising essential air services such as medical transfers.
8 MWh battery system to help power WA lithium project
An 8 MWh battery energy storage system is now helping power one of the largest hard-rock lithium mines in the world with Western Australia-based miner PLS advancing its plans to reduce its energy-related emissions intensity and costs.
Green switchgear supports Victorian university’s net zero target
Schneider Electric is supporting La Trobe University in Melbourne to achieve a net zero emission target with the installation of it’s green air-based switchgear, that maintains operation without greenhouse gases.
