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CEFC moves to Sydney as industry prepares for its launch

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2012  |  NEWS
... invest in because the scale is too minute. In its submission to the CVEFC review panel, Westpac noted that the majority of solar projects are around 5MW in size and require AU$10-15m in funding. The size of the project puts them into the commercial banking ...

Government extends deadlines for Solar Flagship Program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2012  |  NEWS
The Australian government has extended the tender process for grants to its Solar Flagship Program, designed to fund the construction of a large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power station. Resources, Energy and Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson announced ...

Four appointed to Energy Security Council

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2012  |  NEWS
... Vertigan is a director of Aurora Energy Pty Ltd, chair of diversified financial group MyState Limited, and chair of the Solar Flagships Council. Membership of the council also includes the chairs of the Australian Energy Market Commission, the Australian ...

Wesfarmers recognised at Australian Sustainability Awards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2011  |  NEWS
... Barefoot Power was named Small Company of the Year. Barefoot Power is a technology-replacement business that brings affordable solar lights to the poor in 20 countries, replacing kerosene lanterns. Bantix Worldwide was recognised for its innovative new ...

Renewable energy provides 10% of Australia's electricity

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2011  |  NEWS
... represents about 22% of renewable energy generation in 2011, a slight decrease from the previous year, with bioenergy at 8.5% and solar photovoltaic power at 2.3%. "Household solar power still contributes a modest proportion of Australia's renewable ...

Climate Bond Standard to screen green bonds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2011  |  NEWS
... economy. In its first stage, the Climate Bond Standard lists wind energy investments currently eligible with an expansion to solar energy and other renewable energy investments to follow in the coming months. The standard also addresses traceability ...

Mirvac identifies 22 material sustainability issues

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2011  |  NEWS
... of variable speed drives to the chilled water pumps and condensor water pumps, lobby lighting, carpark lighting upgrades, solar domestic hot water systems and modifications to building control strategies. The project was given funding assistance from ...

Consumers doubt energy retailers' "green" credentials

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 SEP 2011  |  NEWS
... for electricity from renewable sources. When questioned as to what other sources of energy consumers would agree to use, solar, wind and hydro topped the list, but nuclear power came in surprisingly high, with 34% of respondents saying they would agree ...

DEXUS profits up, water, energy and GHG intensity down

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 SEP 2011  |  NEWS
... increasing central market occupancy by more than 6%. "In the US we are partnering with Whirlpool to undertake the largest rooftop solar panel installation in the country," the report said. "This will also be the first US solar power rooftop generation ...

Regulatory barriers slowing cogeneration technology usage

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 SEP 2011  |  NEWS
... barriers, the report proposed a national, standardised connection process, automatic connection rights similar to residential solar PV systems, and apractical district level licencing frameworks. "We are pleased that this project has resulted in specific ...