Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Plans have been unveiled for a 33-turbine wind farm overlooking the site of the former Hazelwood coal-fired power station in Victoria.
EU tariffs could hurt local firms
Australia risks falling on the unhelpful side of new European Union (EU) carbon tariffs.
Santos abandons Bight plans
Santos has given up its lease to explore for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Legal action over Ausgrid deal
ASIC has accused Westpac of insider trading and unconscionable conduct in relation to the privatisation of NSW energy assets.
Fingertips tapped for power
US scientists have developed an energy harvesting device that generates power from the sweat on fingertips.
Tandem cells tested
Japanese researchers have combined two new technologies to obtain higher solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency.
Big fine for car cartel
The European Union has accused major German car manufacturers of colluding to slow the development and rollout of car emission-control systems.
Big simulator coming soon
Australian authorities will soon take advantage of a massive power system simulator.
Friendly gas grants questioned
The Federal Government has awarded at least three gas contracts to a political donor and Liberal-linked company.
Ley denies kids' requirement
The Environment Minister is appealing a court’s ruling that she must protect young people from the impacts of greenhouse gases.
Carbon cut credits proposed
Experts have suggested charging companies for the future removal of their net carbon.
Santos sees CCS need
The CEO of Santos says investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is critical to keeping money in fossil fuels.
Export fund favours fossils
A Federal Government agency meant to fund export industries has been heavily focused on fossil fuels.
Australia called to act again
The top US diplomat in Australia says both nations must set “more ambitious climate goals”.
Consumers drive NEM shift
Consumer take-up of solar and investment in large-scale renewables is transforming the way the energy market operates.
Green firms fined
Pacific Hydro and Hornsdale will pay over $1.6 million in penalties for breaching energy rules.
Perovskite parts re-mixed
Engineers have developed a low-cost way to make efficient, stable perovskite solar cells at commercial scale.
New fields opposed by locals
Anger is mounting after the Federal Government opened up oil and gas exploration neater the Twelve Apostles.
Vic. backs hydrogen sites
The Victorian Government is contributing $14 million to a battery facility and a regional hydrogen hub at university campuses.