Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals - February, 2022
The Tasmanian Government has effectively scrapped its commercial contract with Basslink.
Green advance 'shackled'
A new survey suggests outdated energy market rules could be holding back the transition to renewables.
Hazelwood lake questioned
The Victorian Government wants more details on a plan to turn the site of the old Hazelwood coal mine into a lake.
Power claims unpicked
The sales pitch for a proposed power station in North Queensland is shifting from ‘baseload’ to ‘flexible’ supply.
States reach for power switch
State authorities are giving themselves the power to switch off rooftop solar panels when the grid is under stress.
Rio report rocks industry
Investors want Australian mining companies to ensure their workplaces are safe and inclusive ...
Big funds for graphite plan
Federal investment in a new graphite project should benefit electric car development.
Carbon hit concentrated
A new study has found two Queensland councils will be particularly badly impacted by carbon failure.
Green power tech backed
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has provided funding for technology to increase distributed energy in low voltage networks.
Peabody figures unpacked
The Clean Energy Regulator says Peabody Energy has been filing inaccurate emissions reports.
Power price dip plotted
Renewable energy is driving Australian power prices down to “among lowest in the world”.
Ranger costs increase
The forecast cost of rehabilitating Rio Tinto’s former NT uranium mine has increased.
ANU renews record
The Australian National University (ANU) has broken its own record for solar cell efficiency.