Energy

  • Tragic death at Golden Plains Wind Farm sparks union outrage over safety concerns

    20 Nov, 2024

    Tragic fatality at Golden Plains Wind Farm sparks union outrage over safety concerns

    A worker's fatality at the Golden Plains Wind Farm in Rokewood, Victoria, has ignited fierce criticism from the Australian Workers' Union (AWU) over workplace safety practices. The incident, which occurred t... more

  • Investment in energy transition accelerating, but regulatory risks remain top barrier

    20 Nov, 2024

    Investment in energy transition accelerating, but regulatory risks remain top barrier

    A new report from KPMG International reveals that investment in energy transition assets is rapidly increasing, despite ongoing geopolitical volatility and high interest rates. The Energy Transition Investme... more

  • UNSW researchers discover magnetic breakthrough to boost solar energy efficiency

    20 Nov, 2024

    Australians embrace clean energy revolution, driving rooftop solar boom

    The Australian Energy Regulator's latest State of the Energy Market report reveals a significant shift in the country's energy landscape, with Australians playing a pivotal role in the transition to cleaner ele... more

  • Long-duration storage trial securing regional WA's energy future

    19 Nov, 2024

    Long-duration storage trial securing regional WA’s energy future

    The Cook Labor Government is continuing to back solutions for providing cleaner, reliable and affordable power to regional Western Australia as it pilots a long-duration battery in Kununurra. The battery - w... more

  • Tragic fatality at Golden Plains Wind Farm sparks union outrage over safety concerns
    20 Nov, 2024
  • Investment in energy transition accelerating, but regulatory risks remain top barrier
    20 Nov, 2024
  • Australians embrace clean energy revolution, driving rooftop solar boom
    20 Nov, 2024
  • Solar Citizens calls for government action as energy debt crisis deepens
    14 Nov, 2024

Australians embrace clean energy revolution, driving rooftop solar boom

20 Nov, 2024
UNSW researchers discover magnetic breakthrough to boost solar energy efficiency
The Australian Energy Regulator's latest State of the Energy Market report reveals a significant shift in the country's energy landscape, with Australians playing a pivotal role in the transition to cleaner electricity sources. The report highlights a surge in investments in rooftop solar, batteries, and electric vehicles, signalling a growing…

Long-duration storage trial securing regional WA’s energy future

19 Nov, 2024
Long-duration storage trial securing regional WA's energy future
The Cook Labor Government is continuing to back solutions for providing cleaner, reliable and affordable power to regional Western Australia as it pilots a long-duration battery in Kununurra. The battery - which relies on vanadium flow technology and has a 78-kilowatt capacity and 220 kilowatt hours of storage - is…

NSW launches battery incentive program to boost renewable energy adoption

14 Nov, 2024
New South Wales launches battery incentive program to boost renewable energy adoption
The New South Wales (NSW) government has introduced a new financial incentive for household batteries under the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS), effective from November 1, 2024. This initiative aims to accelerate the transition towards renewable energy and reduce peak electricity demand. Solar Citizens, a renewable energy advocacy group, has…

Australian startup WaveX aims to revolutionise wave energy production

08 Nov, 2024
Australian startup WaveX aims to revolutionise wave energy production
An innovative Australian technology company, WaveX, is poised to make a significant breakthrough in renewable energy production by harnessing the power of ocean waves. Supported by Perth's Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI), WaveX has developed a unique solution that adapts proven structures from the oil and gas industry…