Work Begins on UQ-owned Solar Farm in Warwick
A 64 MW solar farm in Warwick is now being developed, which, once finished, would help the University of Queensland become the first major university to offset 100 percent of its electricity requirements by using […]
AEMO to Include Rapid Transition to Renewables in its Next Integrated System Plan
As part of its next Integrated System Plan, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) will include modelling for a rapid transition to renewables, a faster exit from generating coal, and a zero-emissions grid. The said […]
Jobs in Renewable Energy Sector Sets Highest Record in Three Years
Australia employs an approximate of 14,820 full-time workers in the renewable energy sector from 2016-2017, displaying a 33 percent increase in the Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employment from 2015-2016. This is also the highest figures recorded […]
UniSA Develops New Forecasting Technology for Renewables
A new short-term weather forecasting technology is being developed by Australian researchers in the hopes of accurately predicting output five minutes in advance. A report published on the Renew Economy website states that the project […]
More Queenslanders Consider Smart Energy by Installing Battery Storage
A recent survey finds that almost a third of Queensland households are likely to have a home battery storage system installed over the next decade. The results of the annual Queensland Household Energy Survey shows […]
AEMC Report Cites Better Grid Integration as Solution for Unexpected Level of Renewables in Australia
A new technology is required in order to support electricity grid integration as an unexpected level of renewables is flooding into Australia’s power network. According to a report published on the website of the Australian […]
Virtual Interviewing and How it’s Taking Over
Most of us have been to an interview or two, been told to prepare by looking at the company website, reading the Job Description and generally ensuring you know exactly what you’ve actually written on […]
Australia Posts Remarkable Renewable Energy Records in 2018 -New CEC Report
The latest report from the Clean Energy Council (CEC) shows that 2018 was the best year so far for renewable energy in Australia despite political issues and disorder. 2018 also posted a record-breaking achievement for […]
Bank Australia Shifts to 100% Renewable Power; Urges Other Companies to Follow Suit
One of Australia’s largest mutual banks has become the second Australian company to join the 100 percent renewable power global initiative called RE100. Bank Australia is also encouraging businesses in the country to spearhead a […]
Australia is counting on cooking the books to meet its climate targets
A new OECD report has warned that Australia risks falling short of its 2030 emissions target unless it implements “a major effort to move to a low-carbon model”. This view is consistent both with official […]