Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - January, 2016
A new design for a turbine featuring blades over 200 metres long could see the birth of 50-megawatt (MW) offshore windmills.
Minister moves to approve ACT solar
Controversial ‘call-in powers’ have been used to approve the development of a solar farm in the ACT.
Musk moves on Hyperloop pods
Designs for a new form of high-speed, low-energy transport are steaming ahead.
Nuclear waste not wanted at Hill End
One site has been ruled out as the Federal Government searches for a location for its nuclear waste dump.
Green view down amid corruption uptick
Australia’s environmental performance is down this week, but it looks like corruption is rising.
City experts praise green view
Experts say using water properly could make Australian cities cooler and more environmentally-friendly.
Mining decline could cause metal shift
The heart of the Australia resources sector – iron and coal – continues to wane in value, and analysts say lesser-known commodities will not fill the gap.
Renewable route could free farmers
A new report says renewable energy could be the key to getting much-needed water supplies to farmers.
Colombian power link inked
Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Co-operation with Colombia, forging formal links between the two nations’ energy sectors.
Deep-thinking study boosts memory maths
Experts have updated their assumptions of the brain’s memory capacity.
Government won't give help to Hydro
The Tasmanian Government will not provide extra funding for Hydro Tasmania.
More effort needed to meet green goals
A well-known expert says Australia could become a powerhouse of renewable energy
New resources for real STEM boost
The Office of the Chief Scientist has put out its new STEM Programme Index.
Santos spills golden gas figures
Santos has reported its highest annual gas production figures since 2007.
Hybrid sites in green power price drop
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency(ARENA) has shortlisted 22 renewable energy projects for $100 million in funding, signalling that solar project costs would fall below $AU100/MWh by 2020.
Mining market sees battery boost
Insiders say big profits in the resource market this year will come from materials used in high-tech energy storage and other futuristic technologies.
Tassie wants out of power woes
The Tasmanian government is moving to respond to a drop in energy security.