The state government has set a Queensland renewable energy target of 80 percent by 2035 with 22 GW of new wind and commercial solar, 11.5 …
Queensland renewable energy target set at 80% by 2035 with millions to be invested in Green hubs
Three phases to a successful energy transition
Australia has committed to a national net zero target by 2050, but there are still a number of hurdles to reaching that goal and the …
Eraring coal power station to close seven years early in 2025
Origin Energy has announced that the closure of Australia’s largest power station – the 2800 MW Eraring coal power station – will be brought forward …
Sun will set on Australia’s last coal power plant in 2043 as AEMO radically changes the country’s outlook on renewable power
The Australian Energy Market Operator has warned that Australia’s last coal power plant will retire five years earlier than expected in 2043, calling for an …
Australian Carbon Credit Unit Bullrun could push prices up to $60 per tonne
The Australian Carbon Credit Unit Bullrun could push prices up to $60 per unit as businesses snap them up at a frenetic pace as they …
Up to $25,000 grants for food manufacturers to cut electricity costs and emissions
In January 2022 the Federal Government will launch the application process for $25,000 grants for food manufacturers to cut electricity costs and harmful emissions. The …
How climate change could impact energy prices in the future
Extreme weather events and increased demand for electricity show how climate change could impact energy prices in the future. The United Nations has urged the …
How the climate and weather affect electricity prices
Climate and weather affect electricity prices because they both directly influence the demand and supply of energy. Imbalances in the demand and supply of electricity …
How biogas can be used to generate electricity from organic waste
Biogas is a renewable fuel that is produced when organic waste such as leftover food and animal waste is broken down by bacteria which can …
Understanding the basics of climate change
Climate change used to be associated with vague possibilities in the far distant future, but catastrophic bushfires, biblical floods and other extreme weather events seem …
