Projects | EcoGeneration

Net zero or 100 per cent renewables … it’s time to decide

by EcoGen Editor | Jan 5, 2022 | Australia, Solar, Storage, Wind | 0 |

A detailed report into the electricity market shows the risks to generators and consumers of a rapid, uncoordinated transition to clean energy, writes Jeremy Chunn.

ARENA backs ACT project to alleviate grid congestion

by EcoGen Editor | Dec 19, 2021 | State Policy, Transmission | 0 |

A project designed to squeeze more from the ACT’s energy network has attracted $2.9 million from...

AEMO ISP 2022: Renewables muscling out coal faster than expected

by EcoGen Editor | Dec 14, 2021 | Australia, Solar Projects, Transmission, Wind Projects | 0 |

The renewables industry is determined to rise to the challenge and deliver a faster-than-predicted...

Is pumped hydro waiting in the wings for its moment to shine?

by EcoGen Editor | Nov 23, 2021 | Australia, Pumped hydro | 0 |

Hydropower and its glossier subset pumped hydro has attracted fresh attention from the clean energy industry that wants its unique “deep storage” capabilities rewarded by energy markets to unlock investment in new projects.

Clean energy the answer to Australia’s climate question

by EcoGen Editor | Nov 15, 2021 | Australia, Climate, Comment, Emissions Reduction Fund, For Consumers, Hydrogen, Policy, Projects, Renewable Energy Target, Renewables, Solar, Solar, Solar Projects, State Policy, Storage, Transmission, Wind, Wind Projects | 0 |

A target of 100% renewable energy by 2030 would demonstrate the Coalition is serious about delivering action on global warming ahead of the federal election, writes Clean Energy Council CEO Kane Thornton.

Unlocking the social licence gate to decarbonisation

by EcoGen Editor | Nov 9, 2021 | Australia, Comment, For Consumers, Policy, Projects, Pumped hydro, Renewables, Solar, Storage, Wind | 0 |

For Australia to reach net zero, we will need a step change in building new infrastructure. This will produce local tensions that will must be handled with engagement, empathy and pragmatism.

Solar thermal storage project promises 3.6GWh to the grid

by EcoGen Editor | Nov 9, 2021 | Company Updates, For Consumers, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Solar, Solar Projects, Storage | 0 |

A monster project that relies on Australian company RayGen’s thermal storage technology has attracted serious backing.

Sydney bus depot transitions to electric with 40 e-buses, 36 chargers, 387kW rooftop PV and 2.5MW storage

by EcoGen Editor | Nov 4, 2021 | Australia, Commercial, Demand response, Electric Vehicles, For Consumers, For Installers, Funding, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Solar, Storage | 0 |

The electrified depot will run as a test bed for other fleet-owners, with the ANU working on a platform that will interpret data for use as a planning tool.

Panel tests put the wind up solar

by EcoGen Editor | Nov 3, 2021 | Australia, Commercial, Efficiency, For Installers, Projects, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, Solar Projects | 0 |

Testing solar modules is a proven route to ensuring the manufacturer delivers on their promise, writes Michelle McCann, whose company offers a PV trial regime.

Investor tool reveals what it takes to profit from wind, solar and storage

by EcoGen Editor | Nov 3, 2021 | Australia, Funding, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Solar Projects, Storage, Transmission, Wind, Wind Projects | 0 |

Investors who think all solar and wind farms are pretty much alike will get a sharp shock if they access a new online platform which shows the wide variance between the 150-odd assets around the country. To make money (or not lose it), they need to know what’s driving those differences.