Less than sunny outlook for Australia’s solar farms

Power generation from Australia’s solar farm is likely to be impacted by climate change, according to a new study.

24 October, 2023

NSW announces milestone in renewable energy network

The NSW government has lodged its first EIS to connect a renewable energy zone to the grid.

28 September, 2023

NSW budget to fund $1b Energy Security Corporation

The NSW budget fund a $1 billion Energy Security Corporation, and provide $800 million to speed the transition to renewable energy.

7 September, 2023

City of Newcastle welcomes major renewable energy initiatives

City of Newcastle has welcomed recent major announcements which it says will transform the region into a renewable energy hub.

18 July, 2023

WA switches on first big battery as budget funds renewables infrastructure

With WA’s Kwinana big battery entering operational testing, the government has announced plans for an even bigger system.

15 May, 2023

Partnerships help council drive climate goals

Partnerships with the private sector, industry and research institutions are helping the City of Melbourne achieve its climate goals.

28 April, 2023

Construction giant launches renewables and energy business

John Holland has launched a new renewables and energy business.

18 April, 2023

Finkel to advise on resurrected State Electricity Commission

Former chief scientist Alan Finkel has joined an expert advisory panel which will guide the Victorian government on bringing back the SEC.

7 February, 2023

State govt moves to position Queensland as national battery leader

The Queensland government says it wants to become the battery capital of the nation.

16 January, 2023

Work begins on WA’s first pumped hydro microgrid

Work has officially begun on WA’s first renewable pumped hydro microgrid in the town of Walpole.

11 December, 2022

NSW tops renewable energy scorecard

NSW has taken the overall top spot on WWF Australia’s renewable energy scorecard, outranking all other states and the federal government.

5 December, 2022

Renewable energy to save Northern Beaches $2.4m

After going 100% renewable, Northern Beaches Council is set to save millions of dollars in the coming years.

26 October, 2022

NSW pumps money into hydro schemes

Five NSW pumped hydro projects have received funding worth $45 million from the state government to help them get up and running.

5 September, 2022

NSW to open tender for firming infrastructure amid energy uncertainty

The NSW Government will open tenders for firming infrastructure as coal-fired power stations shut down.

1 August, 2022