January 30th 2023 The Australian Renewable Energy Agency says it will offer $45 million in grant funding for a ground-breaking compressed air energy storage facility to be built in a disused mine in Broken Hill. As RenewEconomy has reported, the…
“Nothing can beat it:” The rise and rise of solar and battery storage
19th July 2022 Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners is an Australian-founded renewable investment company that has largely sailed under the radar. But its story provides a fascinating insight into some of the political and technology drivers that are influencing the green energy…
Stand-alone solar and battery systems now seen as “new normal” in regions
2nd June 2022 Stand-alone power systems that bypass the grid to supply mostly renewable energy to individuals or communities have been cleared for wide-spread installation on the National Electricity Market under new rules published by the Australian Energy Market Commission…
ACT launches new rooftop solar rebate for low income households
22nd May 2022 Lower income households in the ACT can apply for a discount of up to $2,500 on the cost of installing rooftop solar, starting this week, as part of the territory government’s newly launched $50 million Home Energy…
Trina Solar chooses Australia for launch of “double-glass” rooftop module
21st April 2022 China solar giant Trina has tapped Australia as the first country for the global launch of its latest residential rooftop PV panel, the up to 425W Vertex S+. The company said on Thursday that the innovative “double-glass”…
Victoria opens solar, battery, energy efficiency grants to community groups
5th March 2022 Victoria’s Andrews Labor government this week rolled out $1.3 million worth of grants for community organisations across the state designed to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste, with another $1.8 million now available for clean energy…
Melbourne office tower given a “solar skin” in post-Covid redesign
19th February 2022 A post-pandemic reboot of plans to build a 48-level office tower in Melbourne’s CBD will feature a “solar skin” made up of vertical glass PV panels, that will generate 20% of the building’s power once completed. The…
Whole towns to be taken off the grid and powered by stand-alone renewables
10th January 2022 Western Australia is calling for proposals to help develop the state’s first “disconnected microgrids” – isolated, self-supported networks powering small towns that operate independently from the rest of the grid, and comprise at least 90% renewables. The…
World’s most powerful tidal turbine begins exporting power to grid
7th December 2021 The world’s most powerful tidal turbine, built by Scottish tidal stream turbine manufacturer Orbital Marine Power, has begun exporting power to the UK grid, delivering an important milestone for the tidal marine industry. The 2MW O2 tidal…
My first electric flight, and why electric planes will follow same path as EVs
14th November 2021 There are a few moments for every pilot that stand out above the rest, and I have just had one … my first electric-powered flight. Having ordered 200 electric EVE aircraft from Embraer, our OneSky group is…
