Renewable Energy Archives

First Indigenous-owned solar microgrid lights the way for Marlinja

The Wire

A landmark First Nations-owned solar microgrid development has been launched in the remote Northern Territory town of Marlinja.In a bid...

Marlinja Solar Project Switches On – Chantelle Johns

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 22 June 2024

Last Friday, the country’s first First Nations community-owned and grid connected renewable energy project was unveiled right here in the Barkly Region, making it a milestone not only for the Territory, but the nation. The Marlinja Microgrid was launched with a celebration fitting for a project five years in the making, and here to tell us all about it is Orginal Power's Marlinja Community Liaison Officer, Chantelle Johns.

Alice Springs could achieve renewable energy target by 2030

The Wire

Alice Springs is on the path to achieve its 50 per cent renewable energy target by 2030.The Alice Springs Roadmap...

50% Renewable by 2030 – Future Grid, Jimmy Cocking

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 29 March 2024

The CEO of Desert Knowledge Australia (DKA), Jimmy Cocking, chats to the Big Brekky about the Alice Springs Future Grid Roadmap to 2030. The Roadmap is a collaborative report which maps different pathways for Alice Springs to reach 50% renewable energy by 2030, using techno-economic modelling techniques. Alice Springs currently uses 13%, and Jimmy reiterates the key to success is investment, and everyone working together. Have a read and be inspired!

Exploring the Impacts of Renewable Hydrogen

The Wire

Last week, Brisbane hosted the Smart Energy Expo, where businesses, manufacturers and distributors from the renewable energies industry gathered to...

Gas appliance ban sparks renewable future

The Wire

The Victorian government’s move towards a greener future is positive, with the new announced ban on gas appliance in new...

A National Energy Transition Authority long overdue

The Wire

Eleven coal-fired power facilities shut down from 2013 to 2022; at least seven more are expected to follow suit between...

Production of Minerals for Green Energy Could Put Indigenous Australians At Risk

The Wire

A new study has found that 54% of mineral production associated with transitional or green energy production infringes on indigenous...

Cobalt Mining: An Emerging Hope For Australia’s Renewables Industry

The Wire

The renewable energy industry is a growing market, one aspect of this being electric energy – which uses batteries to...

Wind Turbines Cause Possible Landfill Problem

The Wire

Research into the environmental impact of wind turbines has resulted in a study that shows the possibility for tens of...

Edan & Hayley – Alice Springs Future Grid project update

8CCC Community Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 19 June 2022

A Big Brekky chat with Hayley Michener and Edan Baxter from the Community Solutions team. They will be discussing the Future Grid Project that is happening for Alice Springs. The Future Grid is set to deliver the technology that links solar and battery systems across Alice Springs, creating the Solar Connect Virtual Power Plant (VPP).

Shock Electricity Price Rise

The Wire

Following the 18% rise that the Energy Regulator had agreed to, it is said that some of the smaller electricity...