National Energy Efficiency Conference: Managing energy for net zero
Across two days in May, the Energy Efficiency Council, Australia's peak body for energy management, energy efficiency and demand flexibility, hosted the 2022 National Energy Efficiency Conference in Melbourne with a sharp focus on the role of energy management in...
AEMO estimates $12 billion needed for investment in new transmission lines
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released its 2022 Integrated System Plan (ISP), which outlines the investment needed to shore up the future of the National Electricity Market (NEM) during the next 30 years. As part of its call for action, AEMO says...
New rooftop solar system at Queensland mall one of largest in southern hemisphere
Queensland electricity company Yurika has recently installed one of the largest rooftop solar systems in the southern hemisphere, which generates enough energy to power more than 1000 homes for a year. The company – which is part of Energy Queensland, the largest...
EVOS installs first Australian-made EV fleet charger in Queensland
Electric vehicle fleet energy management and charging company EVOS has installed the first Australian-manufactured home and fleet EV charger in Queensland. The Brisbane-based company has unveiled the EVOS Fleet Home 22 AC Charger in Maroochydore, and it’s now...
REC Group launches powerful G12 solar panel
Solar energy company REC recently launched its latest high-efficiency residential solar panel as part of its award-winning REC Alpha series. The new REC Alpha Pure-R features heterojunction (HJT) cells in the large G12 format as part of a patented panel design, and...
Clean energy market wrap: June 2022
Marco Stella, senior broker, environmental markets, at TFS Green Australia and co-founder of The Renewable Energy Hub provides a snapshot of Australia’s clean energy market. All information is correct as of 22 June, 2022. Large-scale Generation Certificate (LGC)...
Virtual Power Plant project for Alice Springs
The Alice Springs Future Grid is delivering the Northern Territory’s first Virtual Power Plant, writes Greg King-Evans. The Northern Territory city of Alice Springs has a goal to achieve 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030. Part of this target has been the formation...
Keep on truckin’: Converting Australia’s diesel truck fleet to electric
A new report offers recommendations of what is needed to convert Australia’s diesel truck fleet to electric to help the nation achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, writes Gavin Dennett. Trucks are the lifeblood of freight in Australia. As the nation moves towards its...
Australia’s hydrogen sector poised for export moment of truth
If Australia can maximise its opportunities to produce clean hydrogen and deliver it to the world, a potential $10 billion industry awaits, writes Ruchira Singh, editor, energy transition, at S&P Global Commodity Insights. Australia hit a notable century in recent...
Nectr launches buy-now-pay-later solar plans
With Australian power prices soaring, energy retailer Nectr has launched an interest-free buy-now-pay-later plan for solar and battery customers. With more Australian households seeking affordable energy independence than ever before, the ability to install...
Women in renewables: Ruby Heard from Alinga Energy Consulting
In a new series, EcoGeneration shines a spotlight on women in renewables who are championing diversity in the clean energy industry. Meet electrical engineer and energy consultant Ruby Heard from Alinga Energy Consulting. When Ruby Heard was a teenager, she only had...
Solar installer profile: Scott Kerr from SKE Electric
As renewable energy evolves, a desire to continue learning keeps Scott Kerr’s business, SKE Electric, moving forward, writes Gavin Dennett. Qualified electrician and accredited solar installer Scott Kerr has a thirst for knowledge. It is this eagerness to expand his...
Aussie residential solar sales surging post-election
Following the federal election, Australia is enjoying a surge in residential solar sales as the nation embraces its clean energy future, writes Gavin Dennett. Labor’s resounding victory in the 2022 federal election has reinvigorated Australia in numerous ways,...
Urgent meeting of ministers addresses Australia’s energy crisis
As Australia continues to be gripped by its energy price crisis that has seen power costs skyrocket for consumers and industry, new Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen has met with state and territory energy ministers, the Australian Energy Market...
NSW Government announces $1.2 billion transmission investment
The NSW Government has announced a $1.2 billion commitment to renewable energy infrastructure, the single largest investment in clean energy in the state’s history. NSW Minister for Energy Matt Kean announced the Transmission Acceleration Facility funding – to be...
Coates launches Greener Choices range
Sponsored content Australian company Coates has released its Greener Choices range that offers tangible opportunities to reduce emissions, improve efficiencies and commit to best-practice environmental sustainability standards. With governments and organisations...
Nextracker’s new technology for all-terrain solar
Challenging topography is no longer a barrier for utility-scale solar with Nextracker unveiling its game-changing single-axis tracker, writes Gavin Dennett. A world of possibilities is opening for land that was once deemed off-limits for utility-scale solar plants....
Australian Energy Market Commission releases draft recommendations for future decarbonised gas sector
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has taken a crucial step in the development of a national hydrogen and renewable gases industry with the release of a draft report outlining what changes to the gas and energy retail rules are needed to include hydrogen...
Future ocean energy innovation hub unveiled in Western Australia
A two-stage development is in the pipeline for an Integrated Ocean Energy Marketplace in Western Australia, with the goal to accelerate the adoption of ocean energy as part of the nation’s ongoing transition to renewables, writes Greg King-Evans. The project is being...
Women in renewables: Bridgette Peake from Greenwood Solutions
In a new series, EcoGeneration shines a spotlight on women in renewables who are championing diversity in the clean energy industry. Meet electrical apprentice Bridgette Peake from Greenwood Solutions. Solar panel installation on industrial rooftops is a long way from...
AGL scraps demerger plans as four company directors exit
Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes may have had his takeover plan of energy giant AGL dashed earlier this year, but as the company’s main protagonist, he has succeeded in his ambition for the company to abandon its high-profile demerger. Australia’s biggest...
Preparing for the extreme: Static mechanical load testing for solar panels
PV Lab Australia has introduced a static mechanical load test for solar panels to see how they stand up to severe weather events, writes Dr Michelle McCann. At PV Lab Australia, we recently introduced a static mechanical load test into our suite of offerings. It is...
Green hydrogen plant to be built in Tasmania for diesel fuel replacement
Queensland-based green hydrogen energy company LINE Hydrogen has announced plans to build a commercial-scale green hydrogen plant in Tasmania. The company has executed a terms sheet with Climate Capital’s Bell Bay Solar Farm to construct a 5MW ground-mounted solar...
Gold Coast hotel pioneers electric vehicle share model
Queensland tech startup Outbound has launched a shared mobility initiative on the Gold Coast which allows tourists to take a spin in a Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle. Guests at the Mantra at Sharks hotel in Southport can book the Tesla EV that is housed onsite – using...
