KPMG report casts doubt over federal government-backed plans to power Queensland World Heritage-listed Daintree region with solar to hydrogen gas-based microgrids.
Daintree power supply saga drags on as new report casts doubt over micro-grid plans
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UNSW report proposes floating microgrids of electric boats
UNSW researchers propose floating microgrids made up of electric boat motors, renewables and smart controls, to help power islands and provide electricity after disasters.
Mining giant eyes wind, solar to power huge nickel project
Oz Minerals says 55MW hybrid power plant combining solar and wind could provide 70-80% of power for West Musgrave project, backed by battery and diesel.
PowerGen-E.ON deal targets microgrids, minigrids, micro-utilities in Africa
Acquisition brings PowerGen’s micro-utility customer base to over 50,000 in four Sub-Saharan countries, adding momentum to micro-utility growth across Africa.
NSW coal city, Newcastle, sets sights on 100 per cent renewables
NSW city best known for its busy coal port wants to take council operations 100% renewable by 2020, with a combination of installed solar and a renewable off-take deal.
La Trobe University unveils $75m net zero emissions plan
Victoria's La Trobe University unveils $75m plan to become state's first to reach net zero emissions in 2029, including possible solar farm construction.
NSW manufacturer taps renewables, demand response, in major wind and solar deal
Molycop Australia inks solar and wind PPA with Flow Power, to cover more than half its NSW electricity needs with renewables, and tap into the demand response market.
Imagine a city 100% powered by renewables…
The vision is getting closer to reality with the development of a microgrid on the Monash University Clayton campus underway.
“Australia’s largest” recycling plant to be powered by Victorian wind farm
A massive plastic recycling plant being built in Victoria will be powered by locally generated wind power, in a deal with Goldwind Australia's 321MW Moorabool wind farm.
New energy retailer set to launch, as Powershop and Kogan join forces
Powershop inks deal with online retailer Kogan.com, to offer “competitive power and gas services” via new brand called Kogan Energy.
W.A. gold miner claims Australian first with wind, solar and battery microgrid
A remote Western Australia gold mine has won $13.5m in ARENA funding to add 18MW of wind power to a 23MW solar, battery and gas microgrid.
Solar research champion UNSW sets 2020 date for 100% renewables
University of New South Wales sets 2020 date for 100% renewables, as part of three-year roadmap to take its buildings emissions-free and expand on-site solar generation.
Brewing giant Anheuser-Busch to be 100% renewable by 2021
Global brewing giant and parent company of Australia's iconic CUB brand will be 100% renewable four years ahead of schedule, via new PPA with Texas solar farm.
Horizon Power-backed international body to champion microgrids
International Microgrid Association launches in Perth to facilitate cross-sector collaboration, investment and acceleration of stand-alone energy technologies and capabilities worldwide.
AEMC paves way for stand alone systems to replace poles and wires
Landmark ruling means networks can now take thousands of consumers off grid with solar and battery stand alone systems, delivering huge savings for all.
Hydrogen fuel cells offered as clean alternative to back-up diesel gen-sets
Perth firm Avid to offer latest hydrogen fuel cells as clean alternative to diesel back-up for mining, food and other companies.
