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Industry welcomes CEFC expert review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 APR 2012  |  NEWS
... challenges our industry must overcome to develop new clean energy technologies such as wave power, geothermal and large scale solar energy," said Kane Thornton, CEC acting chief executive. "The report reveals a strong understanding of the complexities ...

Australian Ethical funds post mixed month for February

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2012  |  NEWS
... benchmark MSCI World (AUD) index, which posted gains of 3.2%. "The underperformance reflected a disproportionate impact from our solar stocks which saw the sector reverse a 19% gain mid-month to end the month down 6%," Australian Ethical said in commentary ...

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 ...