renewables

To decarbonise Australia’s energy and industrial sectors, Australia’s chief scientist, Dr Alan Finkel says the need for carbon capture and storage (CCS) alongside other renewables is critical, according to CO2CRC’s CEO, David Bryers at an address to the National Press Club last week. Bryers mentioned that by 2040 it is expected that there will be … Continue reading Australia’s chief scientist calls for a technology-driven transition to clean energy →

UNSW Sydney’s $3m deal with Providence Asset Group (PAG) will accelerate research into reliable energy networks and fund a new centre supporting global development of renewables markets. The deal is part of a 10-year commitment to joint research and collaboration in sustainable energy technologies. PAG has made an initial investment of $500,000 to support renewables technology research at … Continue reading UNSW development of renewables markets powered by $3m deal →

Australian manufacturers could save up to 50 per cent of their energy costs by switching to renewable electricity, according to a new report released today. The Electrifying Industry report, by Beyond Zero Emissions – an Australia-based, not-for-profit organisation focused on climate change solutions – also shows how Australian companies could become world leaders in energy-intensive industries such … Continue reading Switching to renewable electricity could revive manufacturing, says report →

The world’s first biorefinery that turns sawmill residue into renewable diesel and bitumen may find its home in New South Wales, following the Federal government’s announcement that a feasibility study will be funded to explore the possibility. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide up to $500,000 in funding to Boral Timber, a subsidiary … Continue reading ARENA funds study into potential biofuels plant →

An energy report outlining the market and the potential for opportunities in utility-scale battery storage in NSW was released at an industry event in Sydney at the end of last week. Entitled “Opportunities for Utility Scale Battery Storage in NSW”, the report was produced by the Australian Energy Storage Alliance (AESA) in partnership with AECOM and supported by … Continue reading Opportunities for NSW utility-scale battery storage →

Baker McKenzie advised the financiers on the project financing of the Bulgana Green Power Hub (BGPH) in Victoria, an integrated wind farm and battery storage facility – Neoen’s largest single-stage project in Australia. Located in Stawell, regional Victoria, the BGPH will comprise a 194 MW wind farm with Siemens-Gamesa wind turbines, combined with a 20 … Continue reading BGPH energy project gets advisory support from Baker McKenzie →

GE has commenced the construction of the Coopers Gap Wind Farm with a sod turning ceremony attended by Hon Dr Anthony Lynham, MP, Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy earlier last month. Being Australia’s largest wind farm, the Powering Australian Renewables Fund’s (PARF) development will include 123 GE wind turbines. AGL’s general manager power … Continue reading GE starts Coopers Gap wind farm construction →

The Victorian state government is backing a new scientific study offshore from the Ninety Mile Beach in Gippsland that could help combat climate change and create the jobs of the future. The joint state and federally funded study is being conducted by CarbonNet to advance the science of carbon capture and storage (CCS) at a … Continue reading Gippsland Study to help grow jobs and fight climate change →

Schneider has committed to sourcing 100 per cent renewable electricity and is throwing light on the doubling of its energy productivity. In a press statement, the company mentioned that it strongly believes it cannot go renewable without ensuring optimisation of its energy system first. The newly announced commitments are yet another step-in Schneider Electric’s journey … Continue reading Schneider commits to 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2030 →

According to a press statement by the NT government, Alice Springs will be becoming Australia’s hub for best-practice renewables research, development and implementation with the announcement of the state government $5 million investment over three years to fund a new energy centre. The Intyalheme Centre for Future Energy (ICFE) housed at the Desert Knowledge Precinct in … Continue reading NT gov dubs Alice Springs the new hub for future energy →

In a statement by the Victorian state government, North-East Victoria is set to lead the way in solar energy production thanks to several local solar farm projects. Speaking at the Northern Victoria New Energy Technology Roundtable in Shepparton yesterday, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio said regional Victoria had an essential role to … Continue reading NE Vic to go big on solar power →

The Victorian State Government has released a discussion paper on converting waste to energy to support the development of new technologies, including anaerobic digestion and thermal treatment of waste. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio released the paper today during a visit to Shepparton, where she also announced five grants from the $2.38 … Continue reading New technologies to recover energy from waste: Vic Government →

In a media release, the Nordex Group has announced that it has established a national representative office for Australia in Melbourne in order to do justice to the growing demand from the region. At present, the manufacturer is installing its second-largest wind farm on the continent. The project comprises 44 turbines, generating a capacity of … Continue reading Nordex Group opens branch office in Australia →

The SA state government has received 60 international proposals under its $150 million Renewable Technology Fund. The proposals included a diverse range of next generation renewable energy and energy storage technologies, including batteries, bioenergy, pumped hydro, thermal, compressed air and flywheel. The government website mentioned that successful applicants will be notified in the ensuing months. Of these … Continue reading Proposals flow in for SA’s Renewable Tech Fund →

A Climate Council report states who they see as leading the charge of Australia’s transition to clean, affordable and efficient renewable energy and storage technology. The Renewables Ready: States Leading the Charge report shows South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory are all leading the renewables race, while the Federal Government remains stuck at … Continue reading Climate Council: SA, TAS and ACT leading the renewables charge →

Photon Energy has revealed its plans for a 316W solar plant in Gunning, which would be the biggest solar power plant in NSW. The project is intended to help Australia meet its Renewable Energy Target and assist in the transition from coal to renewable energy. It will involve the construction of hundreds of thousands of … Continue reading Proposal for $380m solar farm in southern NSW →

Champions of fossil-fuel generation have long complained that job losses have been one of the biggest detriments to the decommissioning of coal-fired power plants, and that renewable energy sources do nothing to help replace those jobs. Not so, according to a panel of experts at the recent Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition held at … Continue reading Renewable jobs market underplayed →

A solar plant in Bridgewater, Victoria plans to create 35 jobs over the next few years. Ceramet Solar, a subsidiary of Ballarat-based manufacturer Ceramet Automotive, is in the process of increasing its solar power generation at its Bridgewater site from 500 kilowatts to 1.5 megawatts. The company hopes to use local labour to mass produce … Continue reading New jobs for Victorian solar plant →

Australia’s biggest manufacturer, steel giant BlueScope, has controversially backed a clean energy target for the energy sector. It is unreasonable to favour the provision of affordable and reliable energy over reducing carbon emissions, according to BlueScope chief executive Paul O’Malley. Therefore, he has called for politicians to get behind a clean energy target as a … Continue reading Australia’s biggest manufacturer backs clean energy target →

Townsville has been highlighted as a potential manufacturing hub, particularly for solar panels and renewable energy projects. At a recent Business Advisory Council meeting of the Palaszczuk government, council member Neil O’Sullivan from Noja Power Switchgear brought up the idea. “Manufacturing and in particular advancement in manufacturing… perhaps that should be looked at in Townsville,” … Continue reading Townsville’s potential as a manufacturing hub →