A century after the heyday of North Queensland’s Kidston gold mine, it is set to yield another precious commodity: a world-first integrated solar and pumped hydro renewable energy hub that will delive…
Energy security will be a powerful issue in the upcoming SA election
Eighteen months after the blackouts that prompted the Finkel Review of the national grid, energy security is a hot topic in the upcoming SA state election.…
Remote communities finding success with renewable energy tech
The rise of renewable energy is providing new opportunities for Indigenous businesses and remote communities.…
This photosynthesising wallpaper gives new meaning to the term ‘green energy’
A new development by UK researchers could provide wall-to-wall renewable energy for future homes.…
One billion people lack reliable energy access. How can we change this?
Most of us take energy access for granted, but life without electricity is standard for many people around the world. It’s not just light or heat they miss out on – it’s security, economi…
The National Energy Guarantee clears a hurdle, but more to come
Although government and industry agree the proposed National Energy Guarantee is a step in the right direction, the COAG Energy Council says there are still a few hurdles to clear.…
New grants help renewable energy innovators reach a global audience
Have a renewable energy project that you think could change the world? Australia’s national renewable energy agency is giving millions in funding to help launch projects to the world stage.…
Elon Musk made good on his promise to build the world’s largest battery
Elon Musk and Tesla had 100 days to build the world’s largest battery in South Australia. And they just did – but now comes the real test.…
This floating wind farm is the first in the world – and a big win for renewables
Scotland is well on its way to running on 100% renewable energy after pioneering a new technology: the world’s first commercial floating wind farm.…
Energy security: There’s more work to do under the National Energy Guarantee
Successfully establishing energy security under the new National Energy Guarantee will all hinge on getting the details right, say industry experts.…