Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Researchers are doping new solar cells to improve their performance and speed up their run to commercialisation.
Experts report on NEM decades
Australia's National Electricity Market (NEM) and power generators are being hobbled by policy and pricing limitations, a major study of the sector says.
Battery plan for LNG plant
Texas-based petroleum giant ConocoPhillips is installing a 4MW battery storage array at its Darwin LNG plant.
Stats show huge solar demand
Official figures suggest the first phase of the Victorian Government's rooftop solar rebate program would never have satisfied demand.
Adani approval shunted along
The Queensland Premier says Adani’s Carmichael coal mine should be approved within 3 weeks.
Fine for phone sale mistake
1st Energy has been fined for wrongly signing up a dementia sufferer, billing her thousands and then sending debt collectors.
Joyce pushes new coal
Barnaby Joyce says building a new coal-fired power station is a moral imperative.
Howard minister to head MCA
A former government minister has been appointed chair of the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
Adani backed by region
The Mayor of Rockhampton has called for Adani to be given a “fair go” at opening up the Galilee Basin.
Coal sector calls for support
The coal industry is pushing the re-elected Morrison government to support building new coal-fired power stations ...
BHP faces big dam claim
Mining giant BHP is facing a US$5 billion claim over Brazil's worst environmental disaster.
Equinor still has eyes on Bight
Norwegian energy giant Equinor is not changing its plan to look for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Fossil investments rise
International authorities say fossil fuel investment increased in 2018, but renewables stalled.
LNP brings powerful promises
The Liberal Party’s election win leaves Australia with an energy plan considered woefully sub-standard by some.
New battery charges ahead
A new deal has been signed for the construction of a 50MW/200MWh battery storage system in South Australia.
Adani approval under pressure
CSIRO was pushed to accept the Federal Government’s approval of the Adani’s groundwater plans, reports say.
Powerful profit for SA battery
South Australia’s giant Tesla battery has delivered a $22 million profit in its first full year of operation.