Government promises planning reform after pressure from wind farm builders Westminster pledges to work on bringing down the time it takes to get approval for new turbines Insider UK · Feb 24, 2023
Ofgem tells energy firms to pay out over force-fitted prepay meters Regulator says suppliers should start removing meters and compensating families who have had one fitted against their will Chronicle Live · Feb 24, 2023
Energy companies seek 'sun tax' solar panel charges Homes and businesses would face higher charges when their solar panels fed electricity into the grid during the day under tariffs proposed by energy companies. AAP · Feb 24, 2023
Small towns unprotected by wind farm buffer, court told Debate over the zoning of a wind farm in southeast Victoria has continued in the Supreme Court, with a residents challenging a state planning decision. AAP · Feb 24, 2023
Australian renewable energy struggles to hit grid with one solar farm wasting half its yearly output Exclusive: Resolving congestion on main electricity grid will top agenda of ministers’ meeting on Friday The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023
Hunter's hydrogen opportunity in the balance The Hunter's emerging hydrogen industry may never achieve the same export scale as the fossil fuel industry without the implementation of effective industrial policy settings, a new energy report warns. Newcastle Herald · Feb 23, 2023
Energy Minister on Humber's vital role in green industrial revolution Graham Stuart tells of new department's ambition for UK to become the European economic power house in hydrogen and carbon capture Birmingham Post · Feb 23, 2023
Huge battery storage plant planned in Swansea could allow more wind and solar farms to be built The aim of the batteries is to store electricity and release it when demand is higher Wales Online · Feb 23, 2023
Adani Group to invest $442 million in bankrupt Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's Board of Investment has approved two wind power plants by Adani Green Energy with a total investment of $442 million. The Times of India · Feb 23, 2023
Net-zero fail without green hydrogen tax breaks: report Australia's advantages in renewable hydrogen are being eroded by aggressive tax breaks in the United States that could lock locals out of the future industry. AAP · Feb 23, 2023
Plan to cover West Ham’s London Stadium with ‘solar membrane’ The potential multi-million pound project could enable the London Stadium to sustainably generate its own electricity Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2023
Ofgem board faces shake-up over handling of energy crisis Ministers to recruit new directors after regulator’s attempts to improve competition in energy market was hit by supplier failures The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023
Call to cut UK subsidies as Drax power station profits nearly double Critics say power generator would make loss without public support as firm boosts dividend after 84% rise in profits to £731m The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023
Gravitricity and Czech state commit to work on energy storage The plan is to turn a disused mine into a green energy storage system Insider UK · Feb 23, 2023
ABC News · Feb 23, 2023 Offshore wind farm proposed for Hunter coast, Chris Bowen calls for community feedback The federal government has announced a plan to develop an offshore wind farm zone off the New South Wales Hunter region that would have the capacity for hundreds of turbines.
AAP · Feb 23, 2023 Residents take wind farm fight to Supreme Court A Victorian community group has mounted a Supreme Court challenge to a planned wind farm development, saying it will be too close to their homes.
AAP · Feb 23, 2023 NSW super battery to attract $1bn in private investment NSW has green-lit the building of an 850-megawatt super battery at Newcastle by 2025 as coal-fired power station workers demand an energy transition authority.
AAP · Feb 23, 2023 Climate emergency is regional jobs opportunity: Bowen Another region is leaning into the offshore wind race as Australia ramps up efforts to replace ageing coal-fired electricity generators to reduce emissions.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023 UK moves to cut industry energy bills to help compete with European rivals Long-awaited scheme aims to cut costs for 300 firms in energy-intensive sectors such as steel and chemicals
Newcastle Herald · Feb 23, 2023 Waratah Super Battery gets planning approval The biggest committed battery in the southern hemisphere - the NSW Waratah Super Battery - has received final planning approval.
Bangkok Post · Feb 22, 2023 BGRIM acquires Italian developer of renewables B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM), an energy developer with the largest capacity in the small power producer segment, has bought the Italian renewable energy developer and operator RES Company Sicilia.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 22, 2023 Call for Hunter advocacy groups to coordinate efforts The Hunter's disparate array of advocacy and lobby groups needed to adopt a more coordinated approach to the Hunter's energy transition, the director of the Grattan Institute's energy program believes.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 22, 2023 With warnings of looming power shortages, Hunter wind farm will be key Hunter wind farm key to future power
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023 Biden considers 1st offshore wind auction in Gulf of Mexico The Biden administration said Wednesday it is considering the first-ever lease sale for offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Mexico, a key part of a push to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030 to help fight climate change
Newcastle Herald · Feb 22, 2023 See where the Hunter's offshore project will be built The federal government will announce plans for the creation of one of Australia's largest clean energy projects off the Hunter's coast on Thursday.