More renewables, fewer coal outages could ease potential gas shortfall
25 September, 2017
The Australian Energy Market Operator has released a more bleak outlook for potential gas shortfalls in Australia’s domestic market, but said they could be much worse if renewable energy projects are delayed or one of Australia’s ageing coal units fails.
Western Downs’ solar obsession continues with 250 MW solar farm
22 September, 2017
Queensland’s Western Downs solar boom continued this week, with the approval of a 250 MW solar farm west of Toowoomba.
Consumers see solar and battery storage as key to cutting bills
22 September, 2017
Australia’s love of rooftop solar looks to be extending to battery storage, according to the results of a new poll – and for the all same reasons: that it will reduce their household’s reliance on increasingly expensive grid electricity, and cut soaring power bills.
Tasmania ups quest to become renewable energy “battery of Australia”
22 September, 2017
The potential for Tasmania to double its renewable energy capacity and serve as the “battery of the nation” is set to be explored via two new feasibility studies, backed this week by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.