Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Research engineers say double-sided solar panels which tilt to follow the sun may be the most cost-effective model.
Green light for new gas
Environmental approval has been granted for a new gas project in Queensland.
ACT against rubbish power
The ACT government is looking to ban waste incineration for energy production.
Global leaders back clean power
Global energy leaders have highlighted the need for greater investment in clean energy.
Green light for new coal in QLD
A new coal mine has been approved for Queensland's Bowen Basin with little opposition.
Green majority possible
AEMO says that if the right measures are taken, Australia’s energy grid could support up to 75 per cent renewable energy.
Taylor backs low target
The Federal Government has spoken against raising its emissions reduction target.
COVID commission backs gas
Australia’s recovery from COVID-19 will be led by gas, according to the Federal Government.
Hazelwood chimneys chopped
The iconic chimneys of the Hazelwood coal-fired power station have been knocked down.
Perovskite passes key test
Next-generation perovskite solar cells have passed strict international tests.
Roadmap leads to gas, mostly
The Energy Minister has released a discussion paper on technologies to drive economic recovery in Australia.
Uranium rehab questioned
A fight has broken out over funding for monitoring the rehabilitation of a uranium mine.
Fossils creep into green remit
The Federal Government may allow its clean energy agencies to fund carbon capture and storage from fossil fuels.
Hazelwood fined for 45-day fire
The operator of Hazelwood mine has been fined over a major fire that burned for several weeks in 2014.
Report shows resource improvement
A new WA mining safety report shows one mine worker is seriously injured in the state every day.
Court looms for open-cut coal
Youth activists are preparing a legal challenge against a Clive Palmer coal project.
Gold mine going green
A major Australian gold mine will soon get most of its power from renewable sources.