McDonald's UK opens new restaurant powered by on-site wind turbines and solar panels – a blueprint for all of its new-build restaurants to be net zero carbon by 2030.
Net-zero carbon Maccas powered by on-site solar – and wind
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Gas is neither natural nor cheap, but the industry spin is working on households
New research warns gas brand is “strong and stubborn”, and that asking people to give it up – either for economic or environmental reasons – is the wrong way to push for electrification.
City of Melbourne pledges to go “gas free,” all-electric in all council buildings
City of Melbourne will go all-electric in all of its local government buildings, quitting gas within the coming 10 years, as part of a new plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.
Community battery plan kicks off journey to 100 pct renewables for Phillip Island
AusNet and Mondo Power unveil plans for a 10MWh community battery energy storage system on Victoria's Phillip Island, as a first step 100% locally sourced renewable power.
Hydrogen in buildings: The poster child of tech-crastination
Hydrogen is a promising solution to clean up the most challenging sectors of the economy. Outside of that, however, it is woefully inefficient and risky.
Cyclone hit Kalbarri gets ready to welcome wind, solar and battery microgrid
Western Power names the dates for official launch of much-delayed wind, solar and battery microgrid that will help power WA town of Kalbarri.
“Enormous milestone” as first wind turbine goes up at Esperance micorgrid
Plans to supply almost half of the energy needs of a remote WA town with a mix of solar, wind, battery storage pass an "enormous milestone."
NSW project to model eight “islandable” renewable and battery-based microgrids
ANU-led project to assess feasibility of transitioning NSW southcoast communities from power systems exposed to bushfires to a resilient network of microgrids.
Eight communities breaking new ground with renewable microgrids
We take a look at eight US microgrid projects – some operating, some still being built – notable for their origins, ambitions, unique features and forward looking approach.
Antarctic base could be powered by wind and batteries alone, says Entura
Melbourne-based remote renewables specialist says plan to power an Antarctic research station on Ross Island with 100% wind and battery storage "looks feasible."
Does Australia have an appetite for community renewable fuel projects?
A north-east Tasmanian cooperative's bid to establish a community-backed renewable fuel production plant has failed to fire. So where did it fall short?
Battery joins wind-based microgrid to help WA town quit diesel
Remote Western Australia coastal town of Coral Bay chips away at diesel dependence with addition of lithium-ion battery system to its existing wind-based microgrid.
WA breaks ground on Australia’s first renewable hydrogen microgrid
Works have begun on what will become Australia’s first community microgrid to incorporate renewable hydrogen, a $9.3 million project in the remote WA town of Denham.
Ergon to shift Thursday Island from diesel to renewable microgrids
Queensland utility calls for expressions of interest for renewable energy solutions for two diesel fuel-dependent remote communities.
Dairy giant targets 50% renewables, signs wind contract with Engie in Australia
The Australian arm of one of the world’s top 10 dairy processors will shift to just under 50% renewable electricity for its Australian operations via a PPA with Engie.
Australia’s first community energy retailer expands to Queensland
Byron Bay-based social enterprise Enova Community Energy has extended its retail electricity offer to households in south east Queensland.
