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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

Tue, 9 February 2010 Sydney’s Desalination Plant, which is 100 per cent offset by renewable energy, is now in operation.

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

Mon, 18 January 2010 The World Future Energy Summit, which kicked off at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre this week, has gained the support of some of the world’s leading businesses.

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?

EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 The political consensus may have shifted to support the wind power industry, but construction of wind farms appears to have slowed down. What factors are contributing to the current lack of momentum? Peter Dreher lifts the fog on Australia’s wind project landscape.

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.