RenewEconomy

City of Port Phillip to save $44,000/year on electricity costs with installation of 172kW solar on the roof of St Kilda Town Hall.

Regulator report into SA high price event shows generators have a new way to exploit their market power, underling the case for rule changes.

Solar storage developer says it would be a shame if Australian authorities "doubled down" on gas, and missed the opportunity to introduce new technologies that could lower prices, boost jobs, and accelerate clean energy transition.

According to the Victorian pricing authority – yes they are. But is this a “market failure” that justifies regulatory intervention, or are we missing something?

Choosing renewables means negotiating a series of technical and regulatory issues at a scale never before attempted in Australia. But if anyone can do it...

After turning its back on solar, the UK government has put its eggs in the nuclear basket, approving two new reactors – a $A31.7bn project.

Combining PV with a storage solution, homeowners gain from a variety of possibilities and benefits. However, it is important to know how to select the right kind of storage solution..

Victoria plans biggest investment in new generation capacity in Australia since creation of the National Electricity Market. It would do well to learn from South Africa.

New analysis makes bold claim that renewable power generation costs are already lower on average worldwide than generation costs of fossil fuels.

BNEF analyst Ethan Zindler says world on verge of substantial solar PV oversupply; bad news for manufacturers, good news for installers, end-users – and Australia.

Malcolm Turnbull's signature Clean Energy Innovation Fund is to be stripped of nearly all its monies. Apparently, there is such a thing as too much innovation.

As the reality of climate change is accepted, the focus shifts from the science to economic and social outcomes – and the conversation gets way harder.

Victoria regulator makes landmark decision on solar feed in tariffs that could have implications for other states. But does it go far enough?

Study shows going 100% renewables would be cheaper than staying connected to the main grid for Kangaroo Island. But the decision on what to do will be a significant national and international test case for numerous other communities considering similar decisions, as well as network operators and regulators.

With about 72 million tonnes of coal stockpiled at mines and power stations,enough fuel for over 50 days operation – and power demand growth running lower than forecast.

For the first time ever, investment in new renewables was more than enough to cover rising global electricity demand in 2015.

Nearly half of Australians would be prepared to switch to another bank if they found out their current bank is financing projects that worsen climate change.

Over the last year wholesale electricity prices have been falling just about everywhere across the developed world except here in Australia, where they are skyrocketing.

That both sides of politics came so close to gutting ARENA is of major concern, but it's also an opportunity to reflect on our priorities.

South Australia has been a leader in climate and renewables. Will it sacrifice its clean and progressive image on the altar of expediency?