MANILA, PHILIPPINE : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched back-to-back gender bonds this week with a CAD750 million (around $596 million) 7-year bond in the Canadian dollar maple market and a AUD700 million (around $542 million) 4.5-year bond in the Australian dollar kangaroo market. The 7-year bond has a coupon of 1.5% payable semi-annually and […]
The “solar tax”: Why should households be charged to generate power?
The Australian solar industry awoke with a surprise when AEMC announced a draft determination that on one hand seeks to ensure the right for solar system owners to export their energy into the grid, while at the same time, proposing charges for the right to do this. For an average 5 kilowatt (kW) solar system, […]
Community batteries: what are they, and how could they help Australian energy consumers?
Labor proposes funding batteries to allow households with solar power to pool excess electricity. Here’s what you need to know In what might be the most attention the battery world has had since Elon Musk built South Australia’s giant battery, Labor has announced that if they win the next election they will front up the […]
Green Hydrogen Systems chosen as electrolysis provider for Australian project
Green Hydrogen Systems, a leading provider of efficient pressurised alkaline electrolysers used in onsite hydrogen production based on renewable electricity, and its partner and system integrator Skai Energies, has been chosen as electrolysis technology provider and integrator for a hydrogen generation project in Australia. Powered onsite by solar panels, the system will supply one of […]
Australians installed 31,000 batteries in 2020, led by households
Australian households led the installation of more than 31,000 battery energy storage systems around the country in 2020, a 20 per cent jump on total numbers in 2019, despite – or perhaps because of – the impact of Covid-19. The latest data from solar analytics group SunWiz shows the global pandemic failed to dampen enthusiasm […]
Australian Potash’s solar powered SOP project secures A$0.30 price target from Canaccord Genuity
The company is progressing towards a final investment decision for its Lake Wells Sulphate of Potash Project and has secured a NAIF $140 million loan facility. Australian Potash Ltd (ASX:APC) has secured a SPECULATIVE BUY rating and a price target of A$0.30 from Canaccord Genuity analysts James Bullen and James Farr – the company’s share […]
Clean Energy Council publishes Australian Guide to Agrisolar for Large-scale Solar
As interest grows in agrisolar – using land for both agriculture and solar power – the Clean Energy Council has produced the Australian Guide to Agrisolar for Large-scale Solar to assist proponents of utility-scale solar and the landholders and farmers who work with them to integrate agricultural activities into solar farm projects. Agrisolar has quickly […]
Australian Scientists Adapting Solar Energy Technology To Detect Chemical Warfare Agents And Pesticides
Researchers are harnessing next-generation photovoltaics materials to create a fast, accurate testing mechanism for harmful compounds In a colourful solution to a dangerous problem, Australian scientists are adapting a component from cutting-edge solar cells to design a rapid, light-based detection system for deadly toxins. While use of chemical warfare agents like sulfur mustard – better […]
Macquarie raises US$1.94 billion for wind and solar portfolio
Australian investment group Macquarie has exceeded its latest wind and solar project fundraising target by €600 million (US$727.44 million). Macquarie, which is the world’s largest infrastructure investor, has raised more than €1.6 billion in its Macquarie Green Investment Renewable Energy Fund 2 (MGREF2) financing round, surpassing its original target of €1 billion. The fund attracted […]
Australian Retailers Lead Renewable Energy Race
Retail is the best performing Australian industry for renewable energy commitments, according to new analysis by Greenpeace which says an accelerating green energy race will save companies money and create thousands of jobs. 2020 was the year Australian enterprises committed to 100 per cent renewable energy, according to a new report from Greenpeace Australia Pacific […]