Premium Interviews Decarbonising Australia needs a plan and vision from public servants Community & Social Continuing to clutch to coal and fossil fuels is doing Australia no favours in the race to solve global warming and climate change, and one
Here’s how India, China and Brazil are making the transition to clean energy October 12, 2020 By Radhika Khosla, Ajinkya Shrish Kamat and Venkatesh Narayanamurti Editors' Picks If the world is to transition to a climate-compatible future, much will turn on new innovations in clean energy and whether they can be deployed
Where solar and wind power are thriving (we’re third) August 21, 2020 By Niall McCarthy Editors' Picks Independent climate think tank Ember has published a new report showing that wind and solar power accounted for 10% of global electricity generation in the first
It might sound ‘batshit insane’ but Australia could soon export sunshine to Asia via a 3,800km cable February 28, 2020 By John Mathews Economy & Industry Australia is the world’s third largest fossil fuels exporter — a fact that generates intense debate as climate change intensifies. While the economy is heavily
Australia is the runaway global leader in building new renewable energy September 26, 2019 By Matthew Stocks Economy & Industry In Australia, renewable energy is growing at a per capita rate 10 times faster than the world average. Between 2018 and 2020, Australia will install
Solar-powered furniture offers off-grid connection August 15, 2019 By Angela Skujins Culture South Australian outdoor furniture brand Sedi has developed bespoke benches and shelter options for smart cities and regional areas. Bronte Modra, the director of Adelaide-based
Sustainability boss to head up Solar Victoria May 23, 2019 By David Donaldson Energy & Environment Stan Krpan, currently head of Sustainability Victoria, has been appointed the inaugural CEO of Solar Victoria. As head of the agency, Krpan will be in
Energy costs are preventing landlords from approving businesses to go solar May 8, 2019 By Matthew Elmas Energy & Environment Soaring energy costs, an eye on sustainability and hefty taxpayer incentives have prompted millions of Australian households and businesses to install solar power in recent