There was a five-fold increase in investment in clean and renewable energy generation in 2016, putting Australia well on track to reach its 2020 Renewable Energy Target. The bulk of …
ARENA targets 30% solar generation within 20 years
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is accelerating its solar PV innovation schemes and wants 30% of the country’s electricity to be generated from this source within 20 years. ARENA …
Energy crisis solutions laid out by respected engineer
The Federal Government seems to have finally woken up to Australia’s energy crisis, but aside from political rhetoric, what are the real solutions to the current situation? Raft of long-term …
Hungry investors show huge appetite for community solar projects
People are flocking to invest in community funded renewable energy with solar projects selling out within minutes of being put on offer. You might not think it, but a quiet …
Solar surges as businesses try to offset crippling energy costs
The energy price squeeze has led to a huge increase in uptake of solar panel installation as businesses try to cut costs. New figures released by the Australian Photovoltaic Institute …
Energy sector investors want credible national policy
Lack of credible government energy policy scaring off investors Agriculture produce prices affected by NSW energy squeeze Potential investors in the power sector are calling on Prime Minister Malcolm …
Energy deal discounts are misleading – Watchdog
Energy consumers are being lured into deals with promises of huge discounts, completely unaware that the companies can increase the prices at any time. The findings were made by Victoria’s …
Energy policy is crucial to securing supply and reliability – ERM boss
Energy spot and futures prices not showing signs of going down Businesses must act now to avoid further pain Free market is not working, national policy needed Political consensus …
Australia must invest in clean energy generation – Engineers’ Chamber
Ageing power stations will struggle to feed demand for the next 20 years Prices not expected to go down anytime soon Government must exert pressure Australia’s electricity market consumption is …
Energy costs continue to pile up in South Australia
Businesses to be hit with $30 energy increase Households face $27 hike Spot and futures prices show no sign of dropping More energy worries have just been piled on …
