Search Results

Showing 1 - 10 of 628 results for "renewable energy"

UniSuper defends APA stake amid member backlash

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... coal continues to exit the Australian energy market, we believe that natural gas will be essential for backing renewable energy to ensure we reach our decarbonisation ambitions without impacting system reliability, security and affordability. "We continue ...

Clean energy approvals increase

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
Total added renewable energy capacity could jump by 50% by the end of the year, according to a new report. The Clean Energy Regulator's (CER) says capacity could reach as high as 7 gigawatts (GW) - that's enough to power nearly 5 million homes. CER's ...

Rural slavery risk raises ESG alarm

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... impose penalties for violations. A code of practice for the finance sector is on the way, as is a code for the renewable energy sector.

Study finds answer to land use battle

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... clean energy rollout. Large-scale solar is vital to meeting Australia's emissions reduction targets of 48% and renewable energy target of 82% by 2030, according to the department of climate change, energy, the environment and water's Capacity Investment ...

Clarity on sector pathways sparks investor confidence

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... Jackson, managing director of policy. "Australian and global investors are looking for ways to keep investing in renewable energy, green exports, and more efficient industry. "Actionable sector transition pathways can underpin stable and long-term policies. ...

Canberra to expand ACCU scheme

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... to the expert advice to ensure we are delivering emissions reductions as well as unlocking our potential as a renewable energy superpower."

Green job market heats up

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... property giant for 32 years and was most recently head of sustainability for its Australian arm. Ruby Heard, renewable energy specialist, joined the board of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) as non-executive director in July. She'll continue ...

Net zero dreams float on unscaled tech

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... sequestration may account for up to eight gigatons of carbon dioxide annually. Australia needs to triple its renewable energy capacity in five years and shut down all unabated coal and almost all unabated gas in the next ten years. 290 gigawatts of wind ...

Podcast: Nuclear power in Australia's energy transition with Jai Mirchandani

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... timeline, costs, and safety of nuclear power, as well as the geopolitical risks that are associated with this renewable energy source. Stream all episodes here.

Energy asset owners hungry for cover

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... Australia's largest renewables transactions spanning non-recourse project finance, refinancing and M&A transactions. "Renewable energy assets are by their very nature susceptible the vagaries of the resource they are capturing - a solar farm relies ...
PREVIOUS
NEXT