Imagine a future where sunshine and wind power the lights in your home. Australia is taking a big leap towards this vision, with renewables like solar and wind surging to generate over a third (33%) of the country's electricity in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. This is a record high for this time period, traditionally Australia's peak summer demand season. Australia is basking in the glow of clean energy! Solar farms are shining brighter than ever, generating 13.11 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity in Q1 2024, a jump of 13.5% compared to last year. Wind power is also picking up speed, co ..read more

Imagine a vast mine, once a hub of coal production, being transformed into a beacon of clean energy. This is the exciting vision behind the Stratford Renewable Energy Hub (SREH), a project proposed by Yancoal Australia, Australia's largest coal miner. The SREH is a plan to breathe new life into the retiring Stratford coal mine located in the Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia. Instead of digging for coal, the mine will be transformed into a renewable energy powerhouse. The key players in this transformation are: Solar Farm: A massive solar farm with a capacity of 330MW will ..read more

New South Wales (NSW) is taking a big leap towards a cleaner energy future! The state is opening applications for access to its first two Renewable Energy Zones (REZs), paving the way for a surge of new solar, wind, and battery storage projects. Applications Open:  Companies can now apply for access rights to connect their renewable energy projects to the grid within the Central-West Orana REZ, the state's largest. A similar tender will open soon for the South West REZ. Fast-Track Approach:  This initiative aims to streamline the process and boost investor confidence ..read more

Manufacturing Goes Green: Big Investments for a Sustainable Future! Australia is taking a significant step towards cleaner industrial practices with a $330 million investment! This federal funding aims to help "hard to abate" industries, like cement, alumina, mining, and food processing, reduce their environmental impact. Funding for Cleaner Technologies: Nine key projects across the country will receive funding to upgrade their processes and implement energy-efficient technologies. Focus on Emissions Reduction: The goal is to cut a significant amount of emissions annually - a projected ..read more

Imagine flipping a switch and turning on sunshine! That's basically what's happening in Queensland with the completion of the Amazon Solar Project – Wandoan. This giant solar farm, located in the Western Downs region, is now up and running, generating clean energy for over 60,000 Australian homes! Powering Homes with Sunshine: This solar farm uses special panels that capture the sun's energy and convert it into electricity. That means cleaner air and reduced reliance on fossil fuels for everyday needs. Good News for Everyone: Whether you're a homeowner, a business owner, or just someone ..read more

Australia is about to flip the switch on clean energy in a big way! Get ready for the country's largest-ever renewable energy auction, happening this May. The goal? To secure a massive 6 gigawatts (GW) of wind and solar power – that's enough to light up millions of homes with sunshine and wind power! Focus on New South Wales (NSW): This state, which currently relies heavily on coal-fired power plants, will be a key target for the auction. The aim is to find clean energy alternatives to replace aging coal plants and create a more sustainable future for NSW residents. Lower Electricity Bi ..read more

Imagine a neighborhood where sunshine isn't just enjoyed during the day, but stored and shared to power homes even after sunset! That's the exciting future for Canberra thanks to three brand new community batteries funded by the Australian government. Solar Power for All: These community batteries will store solar energy generated during the day, making it available for everyone at peak usage times – even those without rooftop solar panels. Saving Money on Bills: By tapping into stored solar energy, residents can potentially reduce their reliance on the traditional grid, leading to lowe ..read more

Move over coal, because Australia's energy scene just got a major upgrade! In 2023, the country smashed its clean energy goals by adding a whopping 5.9 GW of renewable energy to the national grid. That's like flipping a switch and powering millions of homes with sunshine and wind power – pretty darn exciting, right? Here's how it all went down: Australians are turning their rooftops into mini power plants! A record-breaking 3.1 GW of rooftop solar capacity was installed in 2023, making it the biggest contributor to renewable energy growth. Imagine that – almost 338,000 new solar r ..read more

Imagine flipping a light switch and getting your power not from a gas plant, but from a giant battery! That's exactly what happened in California recently, marking a historic moment in the fight against climate change. For the first time, battery storage became the king of the evening electricity grid, surpassing gas, hydro, nuclear, and even renewables! On a recent Tuesday night, California's massive electricity grid, which powers the world's fifth-largest economy, witnessed a power shift. Battery storage, once a supporting player, stepped up to become the biggest source of electricity dur ..read more

The world is battling climate change, and Australia's coal mines might be adding fuel to the fire – literally! New data reveals alarming leaks of methane, a greenhouse gas 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide at warming the planet. Imagine a space detective catching polluters red-handed! That's exactly what happened with Australian coal mines. Satellite images unveiled massive methane plumes escaping from mines in Queensland and New South Wales. The situation is particularly concerning at Glencore's Hail Creek mine in Queensland. In just 16 days, the mine leaked more methane than it re ..read more