California battery storage grows rapidly, but blackouts still a risk
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that California continued to rapidly add the battery storage that is crucial to the transition to cleaner energy, but admitted…
WA’s green hydrogen plans hit roadblock after proposed Northam plant rejected for planning approval
In short: A proposed green energy hub at Northam, east of Perth, has been knocked back by WA planning officials.Developers Infinite Green Energy touted the project as…
Rapid adoption of wind farms in WA’s Goldfields a sign of resource sector’s embrace of renewables
In short: WA's Goldfields is on the frontline of the mining industry's embrace of renewable energy to lower emissionsThis week massive wind turbine blades were…
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…
Feasibility study into hydrogen fuel-powered freight ‘HyWay’ between Adelaide and Melbourne
As businesses look to reduce their carbon footprints, one company is exploring a multi-million-dollar project to transport freight between South Australia and Victoria with zero…
SA’s proposed $425m green hydrogen plant in Tailem Bend promises jobs, energy for future
Planning is underway for a $425 million hydrogen project in regional South Australia, which is set to create about 300 jobs during construction. Key points:A proposed…
BP spends $23 million on WA agricultural property for green hydrogen, renewable plans
Global energy companies are continuing to eye off agriculture land in regional Western Australia for renewable energy developments, with BP and Samsung the latest to snap…
All new houses built after 2025 in Japan’s capital Tokyo must have solar panels, local government rules
All new houses in Tokyo built by large-scale homebuilders after April 2025 must install solar power panels to cut household carbon emissions, according to a…
Gas well methane leaks a ‘huge’ environmental and economic issue, BP’s Bernard Looney says
The head of one of the world's biggest oil and gas producers has called for a clampdown by the industry on fugitive emissions, saying it…