RenewEconomy

On Friday, a 28-page text covering the main policy fields cursorily was published after a previous draft had been leaked. For energy policy, the changes are encouraging, but a lot of question marks remain.

Indra today announced it has been chosen by Monash University as a key technology partner in a project to establish a sustainable electricity Microgrid at its Clayton campus.

Only the wilfully ignorant or blind could pretend Australia will achieve its emissions target under the Paris Agreement with no more than a pro rata reduction in electricity emissions.

The race to meet Australia's large-scale renewable energy target has helped drive record investment in 2017, says BNEF. But the RET's fulfilment could also see investment go off a cliff, with only the Coalition's proposed National Energy Guarantee to cushion the fall.

While hackers wreak havoc on the climate, blockchain, the bleeding-edge technology behind Bitcoin, could help clean up the mess.

South Australia's first completed utility-scale PV project officially opens next week, marking the start of a big solar construction boom in the state.

As the New South Wales government embarks on a hugely expensive rebuild of major stadiums across Sydney, now is a good time to ask whether major Australian sports venues are adequately “climate-proofed” for a warming future.

SA water utility to install 6MW of rooftop PV in effort to cut annual electricity costs from around $55m to $0 by 2020.

Australian CleanTech Index outperforms ASX200 again in December and Q2 FY18, as companies become mainstream, mature, profitable – and less reliant on government policy.

Energy minister Josh Frydenberg has declared Australia's electric vehicle revolution to be "nigh.” But can the Coalition back its proselytising with policies? Or will EVs go the way of renewable energy in the party room?

Peer-to-peer renewable energy marketplace leader recognised for high potential; heads to Necker Island later this year to compete as one of 3 finalists.

Electricity from renewables in Germany grew by a record amount, but one big news item may have been overlooked amidst all the new records.

The heart of China’s coal country has become a global leader in EVs – but is the switch sustainable?

A month into operation, the Tesla lithium-ion battery at Neoen wind farm in Hornsdale, South Australia is already providing essential grid services.

Continuing its strategy of proximity, aiming to offer its customers the high quality service, Imeon Energy opens a Service Center in Melbourne, Australia.

Corporate energy retailer Flow Power inks 10-year PPA to supply Melbourne-based manufacturer with electricity sourced from Victoria's Ararat wind farm.

New Colorado wind farms with batteries are now cheaper than running old coal plants.

China-Australia renewables developer Maoneng to sell output of 200MW Sunraysia Solar Farm to UNSW, in landmark "tripartite" deal backed by Origin.

If 2017 was a year of price shocks and renewables investment, we expect 2018 to be more cagey. That said, bids in America for wind plus storage at $US21/MWh is not a bad start!

NT calls for expressions of interest to develop battery storage system of 25-45MW to support grid in Darwin and Katherine.