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Works commence on solar energy plant

Work has officially started on one of Australia’s biggest solar energy plants near Moree in NSW. The plant, covering 350 hectares 10km south of Moree, is […]

Pastoral leases opened to renewable energy developments

South Australia’s Pastoral Land Management Bill has passed Parliament, paving the way for wind and solar developments to coexist with traditional pastoral activities. SA Environment Minister […]

Solar electricity to be harnessed at Tonsley

A two-staged project to develop a solar installation on the roof of the former Mitsubishi plant in the redeveloped Tonsley precinct will allow up to 25,000 […]

SA Government commits to 50% renewable energy target by 2025

The SA Government has committed to increasing its Renewable Energy Target (RET) to 50% by 2025. The commitment follows the release of figures for 2013-14 which […]

New process for windfarm applications

New South Wales wind farm development applications will automatically be referred to the Planning Assessment Commission for determination. NSW Planning Minister Pru Goward said the new […]

Sequestration methodology – measurement based methods for new farm forestry plantations

The Clean Energy Regulator has released a new methodology for projects that establish and maintain a tree planting that is either a permanent planting or a […]

ZEN Energy Systems wins grant to enhance its renewable energy systems

ZEN Energy Systems has received a SA Government grant worth $200,000 to support the further development of its world-class renewable energy storage systems. Manufacturing and Innovation […]

Renewable Energy Target (RET) review report released

The Expert Panel, established by the Federal Government to undertake a review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) Scheme, has now released its report to the […]

Redesign of REC Registry – Commences 1 September 2014

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced a redesign of the REC Registry which will go live on 1 September 2014. The REC Registry is an internet-based […]

Solar thermal technology used to desalinate seawater for irrigation

An innovative horticulture project that uses seawater to grow vegetables is poised to expand, provided it can adequately manage the environmental conditions for extracting brine from […]

Renewable energy bill supports regional economic development

The Pastoral Land Management Bill which supports renewable energy developments on pastoral lands passed the Upper House this week. Environment Minister Ian Hunter said the legislation […]

Pilot: Innovative solar energy system

Stage 1 of an innovative solar power test facility, which concentrates the equivalent of 800 suns onto cells, has been completed in Bayswater by RayGen Resources […]

Collinsville solar thermal power plant shelved

The planned conversion of the old coal-fired power station at Collinsville into a solar thermal station will not go ahead. The project was technically viable, but […]

NSW Government supports Renewable Energy Target

The NSW Government has backed the Renewable Energy Target (RET) in its submission to the RET review. “The NSW Government supports the RET scheme’s national approach. […]

First mining town to be powered by solar farm

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) says a ground breaking two-phase solar project in far north Queensland that will supply renewable energy to Weipa’s bauxite mine, […]

New website to provide best solar deals

Queensland Energy Minister Mark McArdle has launched a new website to help south-east Queensland’s solar customers on the transitional 8 cent feed-in tariff shop around for […]

Recall of faulty solar panels

The Queensland Government’s Electrical Safety Office has announced a recall of a solar panel part that has caused numerous incidents of overheating and fires. The ESO […]

Reducing emissions from brown coal-generated electricity by 50% – CSIRO trial underway

CSIRO plans to conduct a trial of the Direct Injection Carbon Engine (DICE) which is aimed at reducing emissions from brown coal-generated electricity by 50% compared […]

Future development of onshore natural gas – Have your say!

The Victorian Coalition Government is seeking public input on the possible development of onshore natural gas. Energy and Resources Minister Russell Northe said the Coalition Government […]

Approval for coal mine expansion

The New South Government’s Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) has approved the expansion of one of the Hunter Valley’s biggest coal mines. Glencore Xstrata’s Mangoola mine near […]

Draft code for assessment of wind farm development applications in QLD – Comment sought

A draft code for the assessment of wind farm development applications in Queensland has been released for public comment, with the new regime to apply from […]

Approval for coal mine and rail project with extensive environmental conditions

Queensland’s Coordinator-General has approved the proposed $16.5 billion Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail project north-west of Clermont, subject to an extensive set of environmental and social […]

New small scale solar thermal demonstration project

  Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) joined Parliamentary Secretary for Industry the Hon Bob Baldwin MP at the official opening of a solar thermal demonstration plant […]

Draft report on regulated gas prices and solar feed-in tariffs

The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its draft decisions on average regulated retail gas prices for 2014-16 and the benchmark range of […]

Solar farm to power Tathra sewage works

The Bega Valley Shire Council and local renewable energy group Clean Energy for Eternity have turned the first sods on a project to create a solar […]

Ministerial ‘call-in’ for proposed wind farm near Mareeba

The Queensland Government will consider a ministerial ‘call in’ of the development application for a proposed wind farm near Mareeba in North Queensland, following a request […]

Renewable Energy Target Review – Have your say!

The Expert Panel appointed to undertake the Renewable Energy Target (RET) Review is seeking your feedback on issues relevant to the review of the Renewable Energy […]

Changes to solar feed-in tariff – Effective 1 July 2014.

Queensland’s Solar Bonus Scheme will undergo changes from 1 July 2014.   As announced in 2012, the mandated eight cent tariff paid to PV Solar owners […]

Solar systems to be sold off.

Ergon Energy will sell its solar systems to Magnetic Island customers who took part in a five-year trial under the Townsville Solar Cities project.   Ergon […]

Wind farm health link.

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released a draft information paper examining the evidence relating to the potential effects of wind farms on […]

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