Federal government formally declares Southern Ocean offshore wind zone
In short: A 1,030-square-kilometre zone has been declared for the Southern Ocean off the coast of Warrnambool and Port Fairy.It is a fifth of the size of the…
Governments urged to ‘take control’ of renewable rollout to combat community distrust
In short: Australia's Energy Infrastructure Commissioner Andrew Dyer says developers are creating mistrust towards the renewable rollout in the regions.He released a report that calls…
Australia commits to tripling of renewable energy capacity by end of decade
Australia has joined more than 100 other countries across the globe in committing to a tripling of renewable energy capacity by the end of the…
Hydrogen company Hysata to begin making new electrolyser at Port Kembla
An Australian company is set to begin mass producing the world's most efficient hydrogen electrolyser, claiming it will be the building blocks for the decarbonisation…
Public consultation underway amid plan to create offshore wind zone in Illawarra
The federal government is asking for public consultation on a plan to create an offshore wind zone on the New South Wales South Coast.Key points:The Illawarra…
Energy Minister Chris Bowen announces new Net Zero Authority to help transition from coal-fired generation
The federal government has announced a new authority to guide coal-dominated regions away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy. Key points:The national Net Zero Authority will start work…
Billion-dollar brawl over power lines suggests Australia’s energy transition is in full swing
A little over a decade ago, in the heat of the political wars over carbon pricing in Australia, an embattled Gillard government tried to redirect…