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WWEA announces support for EcoGen 2010
Wed, 10 March 2010
The World Wind Energy Association has joined a host of leading clean energy organisations in support of EcoGen 2010, the premier clean energy industry event of 2010.
Plans lodged for Moorabool Wind Project
Tue, 9 March 2010
WestWind Energy has taken its Moorabool Wind Project to the next stage, lodging plans with the Moorabool Shire Council.
First Australian energy assessment released
Tue, 9 March 2010
Renewable energy resources account for seven per cent of total national energy generation, according to Australia’s first comprehensive assessment of its energy resources, the Australian Energy Resource Assessment.
Inquiry finds Victorian approval process lacking
Mon, 8 March 2010
The Victorian Environment and Natural Resources Committee has conducted an inquiry into the approvals process for renewable energy projects in Victoria, labelling the state sub-par.
RET reforms inspire new wind farm for AGL
Sun, 7 March 2010
AGL has responded to proposed amendments to the Renewable Energy Target by entering into a conditional arrangement for the construction of a wind farm in Victoria’s southwest.
AGL wins Melbourne Water renewable supplier contract
Mon, 1 March 2010
AGL has been awarded a contract to provide renewable energy to Melbourne Water’s Sugarloaf Pipeline.
Federal Government proposes to split RET
Fri, 26 February 2010
The Federal Government has proposed to divide the Renewable Energy Target into two parts: the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme and the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target.
Clements Gap Wind Farm opened
Thu, 25 February 2010
Pacific Hydro has opened the 56.7 MW Clements Gap Wind Farm in South Australia, marking the first South Australian wind farm for the hydro and wind farm developer.
Development approval for Kyoto Energy Park
Tue, 23 February 2010
The New South Wales Government has given development approval for the Kyoto Energy Park, which is being developed by property services company Pamada.
Oaklands Hill Wind Farm awards contract to Abigroup
Thu, 18 February 2010
Abigroup has been appointed to deliver wind turbine foundation structures for the Oaklands Hill Wind Farm near Glenthompson in western Victoria.
Hepburn Wind places order for turbines
Thu, 18 February 2010
Hepburn Wind has placed an order for two wind turbines from REpower Systems to power its community-owned wind farm in Daylesford, Victoria.
Eco friendly health centre for Tasmania
Wed, 17 February 2010
An environmentally friendly community health centre has been opened on Tasmania’s Bruny Island, with predictions it will become the Tasmanian Government’s first zero-energy building.
Sydney’s wind powered desalination plant opens
Global wind grows 31 per cent
Mon, 8 February 2010
The world’s wind power capacity grew by 31 per cent in 2009, according to statistics released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).
Offshore wind gathers force in Europe
Thu, 21 January 2010
European offshore wind installations have increased by 54 per cent in the last year, and are expected to have increased by 75 per cent by 2010, according to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).
Abu Dhabi’s global energy summit kicks off
Renewable employment rise predicted by Hays report
Fri, 15 January 2010
Employment in the renewable energy sector is set to rise this quarter, according to the January – March edition of the Hays Quarterly Report.
Tilting at Windmills – Will they be built?
Bendigo conference focuses on regional energy
EcoGeneration — January/February 2010
The Energy Futures in Regional Australia Conference took place in Bendigo from 8 – 10 November, serving as a meeting place for over 200 local and international industry players to discuss the future of renewable energy in regional locations.
All aboard – Australia’s rocky voyage toward sustainability
EcoGeneration — January/February 2010
An executive with experience spanning numerous renewable associations and companies around the world, The Hon Peter Rae AO has a unique vantage point from which to understand Australia’s position within the global clean energy context. He spoke with Lucy Rochlin about the need for Australia to reassert itself as a leader in renewable energy before we miss the boat for good.
Surviving the storm – the impacts of the GFC on wind farm development
EcoGeneration — January/February 2010
Since the onset of the global financial crisis in 2007, the global economic landscape has undergone dramatic transformation. Despite its resilience relative to other industries, the wind farm industry has been unable to escape the economic challenges faced by economies and industries worldwide, writes Ian Kay.
Lessons from windy Scotland
EcoGeneration — January/February 2010
Australia has some of the best wind resources in the world, yet wind energy accounts for less than 0.4 per cent of electricity generated for public use. For Australia to increase its wind energy capacity as part of its Renewable Energy Target, it needs to be innovative and look to successful examples in other countries.
Capital Wind Farm draws a fanfare
EcoGeneration — January/February 2010
As the largest renewable electricity generator commissioned in New South Wales since the Snowy Hydro Scheme, the Capital Wind Farm represents an important achievement for large scale wind in Australia.
Declaration signed for north seas offshore grid
Mon, 4 January 2010
A political declaration has been signed on the North Seas Countries Offshore Grid Initiative, for the construction of an offshore wind energy grid in the North and North West Seas.
World wind energy expert on board for EcoGen 2010
Mon, 21 December 2009
The Hon. Peter Rae AO, Senior Vice President of the World Wind Energy Association and keynote speaker at EcoGen 2010, has said that Australia must reassert itself as a leader in renewable energy before we miss the boat for good.
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