Comment, Efficiency, Policy, Renewables
National bioenergy database to identify untapped sources of biomass
A comprehensive assessment of Australia's biomass resources will be undertaken to assist the development of bioenergy and biofuel projects, following a $3 million funding announcement by the Australian Renewable (ARENA).Climate, Comment, Policy, State Policy
Summer study brings US, UK and German energy experts to Sydney
The 2016 Australian Summer Study Program on Energy Productivitwill feature a line-up of both international and local speakers who will focus on Australia's $1 billion innovation package, the implications of the COAG Energy Council's National Energy Productivity Plan.Climate, Comment, International, Interviews, Policy, Renewables
COP21: What was the verdict of Australian delegates?
2015 ended on a positive note, with the ground-breaking global agreement reached in Paris sending a strong signal that renewables will play in a big role in Australia's economic futureCommercial, Company Updates, For Installers, Funding, Projects, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, Solar Projects
Solahart to begin installing Tesla Powerwall in February 2016
Solar hot water systems provider Solahart is the latest Australian reseller to partner with Tesla Energy, with installations expected to begin in February 2016.Australia, Bioenergy, Projects
Yorke Peninsula biomass “co-op” to be owned by local farmers
Local farmers will own and operate a new cooperative-style biomass business that will supply feedstock for Australia’s first straw-fuelled power …Policy, Projects, Solar, Solar, Solar Projects, Wind, Wind Projects
CEFC to continue funding wind and solar under new mandate
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will continue to invest in wind and solar projects under a new Investment Mandate that came into force at the end of 2015.Australia, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Solar Projects
Pines Elanora installs Australia’s largest solar car park
Pines Elanora, a Gold Coast shopping centre, has installed a 636 kW solar car park structure as part of its $30 million redevelopment.For Installers, Residential, Solar
Tesla Powerwall now on sale in Australia; first installations in January
The storage revolution has just been given a kick-start, as sales of Tesla's much-vaunted Powerwall home battery unit have now begun in Australia, with the first units expected to be installed in January.Commercial, For Installers, Renewables, Solar
Barcaldine Solar Farm secures finance from ARENA and CEFC
The 20 MW AC Barcaldine Solar Farm in central Queensland will receive funding from both the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).Efficiency