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All-Energy Australia 2013 conference program released

Tue, 21 May 2013 The All-Energy Australia 2013 conference program has been released, including details of an opening ministerial plenary session and an executive panel debating the future energy mix.

The 2013-14 federal budget – how does clean energy fare?

Thu, 16 May 2013 Australia’s clean energy stakeholders have responded to the Federal Government’s 2013-14 budget, citing disappointment that funding for clean energy projects has been reduced.

Position your business at the forefront of the clean energy industry

Wed, 15 May 2013 As B2B magazine finalist of the year 2012, EcoGeneration provides clean energy professionals with high-level and insightful information, making it the ‘go-to’ industry publication.

Energy market reform top of mind at Clean Energy Week 2013

In 2013, the Clean Energy Council’s Clean Energy Week returns with Hanwha Q CELLS as major sponsor to focus on ‘Rethinking Energy’ and bringing about energy market reform, while highlighting the innovative efforts of clean energy companies in the Clean Energy Week awards program.

The missing link: why Australia needs energy storage

This article was originally published on The Conversation.

How the renewables market has transformed: 2000 to now

The founding editorial team of EcoGeneration magazine, Ric Brazzale and Jessica Lynch, caught up in March 2013 to reflect on what has changed in the clean energy industry since the magazine was launched in August 2000. Ms Lynch also caught up with Clean Energy Council Chief Executive David Green, and provided a snapshot of market progress, 75 editions on from EcoGeneration’s launch.

Federal policy perspectives outlined ahead of the September election

Ahead of the federal election, organisations within the clean energy industry highlight policy areas that could impact renewable generation and energy efficiency after 14 September 2013.

The latest clean energy industry developments

Tue, 7 May 2013 First Solar has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2013, with net sales totalling $US755 million ($A740 million) in the quarter, a decrease of $US320 million ($A314 million) from the fourth quarter of 2012 and an increase of $US258 million ($A235 million) from the first quarter of 2012.

Clean Energy Regulator CEO joins Clean Energy Week

Wed, 1 May 2013 The latest addition to the Clean Energy Council’s Clean Energy Week 2013 line-up is Clean Energy Regulator Chair and Chief Executive Officer Chloe Munro.

Registration now open for All-Energy Australia 2013

Wed, 1 May 2013 Registration for the fifth All-Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference, taking place from 9-10 October 2013 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, is now open.

Climate Change Authority seeks comment on review of emissions targets

Mon, 29 April 2013 The Climate Change Authority has commenced work on the first review of Australia’s emissions reduction targets, known as the Caps and Targets Review.

Clean energy industry movements

Thu, 25 April 2013 The latest clean energy industry movements come from the Southern Cross Renewable Energy Fund, ABB and Power-One.

UNSW outlines carbon price amount required to make renewables most economical

Wed, 3 April 2013 A carbon price of between $50–100 per tonne of carbon dioxide would make coal-fired and gas-fired power less economical than renewable electricity, a University of New South Wales study has shown.

Clean Power Asia 2013 gears up

Tue, 2 April 2013 International clean energy policy will be a key focus at the 3rd Annual Clean Power Asia Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, from 29-30 April 2013.

Power from artificial photosynthesis

Imagine using nanotechnology to engineer into human structures the capacity to make fuel using sunlight to split water as a source of hydrogen, and also absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide or nitrogen to make food or fertiliser.

GE ecomagination Challenge shortlist announced

Fri, 8 March 2013 The shortlist for the GE ecomagination Challenge to find low-carbon solutions has been announced, featuring 35 entries aiming to win one of five Innovation Awards worth $100,000 each.

NABERS training series now open

Mon, 4 March 2013 The 2013 NABERS training series for industry stakeholders wanting to become accredited assessors, or to better understand how the NABERS rating tools work, is now open for registrations.

Solar thermal feasibility for coal-fired Collinsville

Mon, 4 March 2013 The Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s Emerging Renewables Program will invest in a feasibility study that is investigating the conversion of Collinsville Power Station into a hybrid gas/solar thermal plant.

EU ETS update: opportunity to contribute to structural reform

Mon, 25 February 2013 28 February 2013 is the closing date for submissions on the proposed options to improve the European Union’s emissions trading scheme. All participants in Australia’s new carbon market need to understand these and other changes to the design and operation of the trading scheme, which will have quantitative effects in advance of the linking of the scheme with Australia’s carbon pricing mechanism.

All-Energy Australia, Australian Sustainability and Waste Expo join forces

Mon, 18 February 2013 The All-Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference and Australian Sustainability Conference and Exhibition will co-locate with Waste Expo in 2013, Reed Exhibitions Australia and Brooks Events have said.

Federal election date announced

Thu, 31 January 2013 Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced that the 2013 Federal Government election will be held on 14 September.

The RET reviewed: industry analyses the impacts

Thu, 20 December 2012 Australia’s energy industry has responded to the final report from the Climate Change Authority’s Renewable Energy Target Review, commending recommendations that encourage investor confidence and project certainty and highlighting potentially problematic recommendations for small-scale renewables.

Australia joins global effort at Doha climate change talks

Sun, 9 December 2012 The Federal Government is leading Australia's delegation at the 18th meeting of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, taking place from 26 November – 7 December in Doha, Qatar.

Senate passes Australia/Europe ETS link

Mon, 3 December 2012 Legislation that will enable Australia and Europe to begin linking their emissions trading systems has been passed by the Federal Parliament.

Act now and renewables could power almost all of Australia’s energy: Climate Commission

Wed, 28 November 2012 In coming decades, the Australian economy could be powered almost entirely by renewable energy, according to the new Climate Commission report The Critical Decade: Generating a Renewable Australia. True Value Solar’s Nathalie Chen takes a look at how the Commission rates the potential of renewable energy sources like solar power.