Queensland’s grows its PV fleet as another solar farm gets connection go-ahead
One of Queensland’s largest solar developments near Miles has signed up to connect to the state’s publicly-owned electricity grid.
Townsville’s Willows Shopping Centre gets a cool new solar car park
For large retailers and councils around Australia, solar-shaded parking can dial up the welcome to customers. Dexus has weighed the benefits against the cost of one massive solar installation over molten summer tarmac and come out in favour of rooftop PV.
Spread the sun: CEC guides benefit sharing of renewable projects
The Clean Energy Council aims to establish benefit sharing, tailored to local contexts, as a feature of Australia’s renewable-energy projects. Its prescient and concise “how-to” guide builds on the industry’s successes so far.
4 clean-energy startups enter the EnergyLab incubator
Seasoned professionals and promising young entrepreneurs join EnergyLab for its renowned program of active mentoring, industry connections and capital-raising assistance.
Australia’s pipeline of renewable energy projects swells over 130 GW
With 2019 already a record year for utility solar, wind and storage project proposals, Norwegian-based energy analyst Rystad Energy predicts Australia’s renewables boom could see coal-fired generation extinct by 2040. According to the Australian National University (ANU), the unprecedented growth in generation from wind and solar can slash Australia’s carbon emissions by 4% over the next few years, but the Clean Energy Council sees things differently.
46,000 rooftop PV installs under Victoria’s Solar Homes program
New data on the Victorian government’s Solar Homes program show the demand for rebates for solar panels, solar hot water, solar batteries and no-interest loans has been well spread across the state.
Improved transparency of grid-scale solar and wind to ease grid constraints
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has made a final rule to improve publicly available information about new utility-scale projects, making it easier for wind and solar developers to decide on where to locate new generators and avoid cost blowouts amid grid congestion and connection challenges.
Kennedy solar-wind-battery park faces further delays
Australian renewables developer Windlab has announced further delays on its landmark energy park in north Queensland after its EPC contractor failed to secure a fully functioning connection agreement.
CEC report makes case for large-scale renewable benefit sharing
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has released an extensive report on the benefit of sharing options for renewable energy projects. In addition to highlighting the benefits of sharing for both project proponents and local communities, the report provides pathways to models of benefit sharing.
CEFC tables Annual Report to Australian Senate
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has released its 2018-19 Annual Report on its investment into Australia’s clean energy transition. The report laud’s CEFC investment and provides optimistic reading for the energy transition.
