Labour lifts Tories’ ‘absurd’ ban on onshore windfarms Rachel Reeves says she will revise planning policy and decisions should be taken ‘nationally, not locally’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024
Without a massive grid upgrade, the Coalition’s nuclear plan faces a high-voltage hurdle Keeping the lights on in Australia is a complex task. Enough capacity must be ensured everywhere in the country, at every moment. Surplus in one location won’t solve shortages in another, unless we have the transmission infrastructure to transmit electricity between them. The Conversation · Jul 7, 2024
'Wake-up call': watchdog reignites gas supply warning Australia's domestic gas market may run into shortfalls as soon as 2027, a year earlier than the competition regulator's last estimate. AAP · Jul 4, 2024
Here’s how ‘microgrids’ are empowering regional and remote communities across Australia Small collections of electricity generators, or “microgrids”, have long been used in disaster recovery, when network supply falters during bushfires or cyclones. The Conversation · Jul 4, 2024
The energy transition requires a lot of minerals and metals — which could impact our lakes Bringing about the energy transition is essential, but it will require developing a significant amount of minerals and “green” electricity, such as hydroelectricity. These activities often take place on Indigenous lands and will have environmental consequences for our lakes and rivers. The Conversation · Jul 3, 2024
Dick Smith enters nuclear debate but CSIRO analysis shows his argument in meltdown The entrepreneur claims agency exaggerated the costs of the Coalition plan despite it using best-case scenario South Korea as the benchmark The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2024
Students experiment with wind turbines to understand 'clean energy future' 'This generation should take interest, inevitably we'll inherit it.' Newcastle Herald · Jul 3, 2024
Geothermal development in the Mexico-U.S. border could turn Presidio, Texas into a hub of clean energy Researchers from the University of Texas have found significant potential for geothermal energy in one of the poorest counties in the country Latin Times · Jul 2, 2024
US gives key approval to Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey The U.S. Interior Department has approved the proposed Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2024
Governor-general hosts flood victims in first meeting Governor-General Sam Mostyn has vowed to visit as many Australian communities as possible to listen to locals and deliver their messages back to those in power. AAP · Jul 2, 2024
Give local authorities the power to achieve net zero Letter: The next government should give councils devolved powers to create new investment ecosystems for renewable energy based on local needs, says John Merry, deputy mayor of Salford city council The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024
Port infrastructure delays threaten UK’s transition to net zero, industry says Dropoff in government approvals put billions of investment in offshore wind schemes at risk, ports bodies warn The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024
Solar installations fall as Australian households hit by cost-of-living squeeze With solar module prices ‘well down’ in 2024 it could yet be a record year for installations, Sunwiz says The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2024
Energy was the burning issue at this Highlands hustings PROSPECTS of wind farms, giant transmission pylons and high energy costs have been powering voter concern in the Highlands as UK parliamentary… The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Jul 1, 2024 Tomago brings in new CEO to oversee aluminium smelter's green future Tomago Aluminium is the state's largest power user.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2024 Guardian Essential poll: Albanese’s approval rating dips to new low amid signs Dutton on losing hand with nuclear Exclusive: Nuclear leapfrogs renewables as the perceived ‘most expensive’ form of electricity in the latest poll
The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2024 Extravagant maker of schemes: unpicking Barnaby Joyce’s anti-renewables campaign The spectre of a $100 lamb roast helped the Coalition win the 2013 election. Will ‘foreign-owned swindle factories’ have a similar effect in 2025?
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2024 Millions in Nigeria have little to no electricity. It's straining businesses and public services The lack of reliable electricity severely affects education and businesses in Nigeria
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2024 Researchers look to Caribbean volcano for geothermal energy and critical metals Fluids called geofluids are found beneath dormant volcanoes and have the potential to make geothermal a viable renewable energy source.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 30, 2024 Effective community consultation well worth the energy Phillip O'Neill: AEMO's report offers immensely valuable insight
AAP · Jun 29, 2024 No living under a mushroom for farmer tackling waste Up to 30 per cent of what's produced on Australian farms ends up wasted but one mushroom grower is finding an innovative way to try to make every stem count.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2024 Richard Tice accused of hypocrisy over firm’s embrace of green tech Reform chair is hostile to net zero but is CEO of company that boasted of ‘saving hundreds of tonnes of CO2’
The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2024 Nuclear more costly and could ‘sound the death knell’ for Australia’s decarbonisation efforts, report says Analysis from Bloomberg says even if nuclear is successfully implemented it would be ‘at least four times’ more expensive than average cost of renewables
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024 BP imposes hiring freeze and halts new offshore wind projects New boss Murray Auchincloss reverses move away from fossil fuels, which had weighed on company’s share price
AAP · Jun 27, 2024 Minister blasts power plant advice after explosion Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says he had been given incorrect maintenance advice by operators of a power plant after a catastrophic explosion.