By Giles Parkinson Resolution calling on Origin to review membership of business groups lobbying against climate change initiatives receives 46 per cent support. “Massive”, say activists. The post Origin shareholders deliver stunning statement on anti-climate lobbying appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Sophie Vorrath Australian cleantech accelerator EnergyLab kicks off angel investor group with Sydney-based start-up, Symbiot Technology, as the internet-of-things energy management company launches its first investment round. The post EnergyLab angel investor group backs Sydney IoT start-up Symbiot appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Sophie Vorrath Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirms Australia will not be pulling out of Paris climate agreement: Why? There is no need, because it will have precisely zero impact on anything. The post PM admits Australia Paris target toothless, Coalition completely at sea on energy appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For…
By Giles Parkinson Total Eren says it may nearly double size of Victoria’s biggest solar plant, and add storage, as it flags push to become major player in Australian market. The post Total Eren hopes to nearly double Victoria’s biggest solar farm, add storage appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great…
By Hydro Tasmania Hydro Tasmania has had an extremely productive year, returning a strong financial result for 2017-18. The post Exceeding all expectations – strong returns for Tasmania appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Giles Parkinson South Australia’s investment in the Tesla big battery has been an outstanding success, but its commitment to diesels is another story. The machinery is now to be leased. The post Battery smart, diesel dumb: The huge costs of South Australia’s dirty back-up plan appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For…
By Petra Stock A snapshot of the renewables action happening across Australia shows states and territories blitzing the field, in spite of current federal inaction. The post States and territories lead way on renewables, climate appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Sophie Vorrath ARENA back establishment of centre for information, training and advice on procuring clean energy off-take deals, as Australia’s corporate PPA market starts to take off. The post ARENA backs 5GW wind and solar push for business and local government appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew…
By Sophie Vorrath US economist argues Australia should be exporting solar, not coal, and says Coalition government is backing fossil fuel interests. “What is the matter with these people?” The post Coalition backing “big coal” over climate, says Sachs: “Unbelievably irresponsible” appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Joshua S Hill Proposed bill would require Washington D.C. utilities to source 100? of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2032. The post Washington DC pushes 100% renewable energy bill appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Giles Parkinson The 200MW Kiamal solar farm near Ouyen will be the biggest in Victoria, and the first in Australia to be built with synchronous condensers. The post Victoria’s largest solar farm goes ahead after “solving” connection dilemma appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By renew. Australia’s leading sustainability organisation, the Alternative Technology Association, has changed its name to Renew. The post Leading sustainability organisation undergoes renewal appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Giles Parkinson & David Leitch Coalswarm is an anti-coal NGO that is using satellite technology to keep track of coal generators across the world. We interview found and director Ted Nace, also the author of Gangs of America. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Coalswarm – Tracking coal plants by satellite appeared first on RenewEconomy….
By Joshua S Hill Liesbeth and Edwin ter Velde are heading to Antarctica in a vehicle named Solar Voyager made from plastic waste and powered by the sun. The post New Antarctic expedition runs on solar and plastic waste appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Joshua S Hill New report shows Great Britain share of generation from fossil fuels has fallen from 74 per cent in 2010 to 41 per cent in the latest quarter. The post Great Britain hits record-low share of fossil fuel generation appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew…