Alternative Energy News
Construction of a 103-megawatt expansion to the Warradarge wind farm that will make it the biggest wind farm in Western Australia is underway near the town of Eneabba, around 300 km north of Perth.
WA to fast-track $584 million Clean Energy Link North project for wind and solar grid
The WA government has signed a $584 million deal to expand power transmission infrastructure north of Perth to support its renewable energy transition.
Story at abc.net.au
APG commits over $650m to Octopus Australia’s renewable energy platform
Dutch pension fund investor APG has announced a major new commitment targeting opportunities in wind, solar and energy storage.
Story at netzeroinvestor.net
Federal government commits $430 million to prop up Newcastle hydrogen hub
Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced a record A$3.5 billion ($2.29 billion) investment in renewable energy and grid infrastructure for the 2024–25 financial year.
Story at esgnews.com
Australia's regions face 'social licence' balancing act as 2030 renewable energy targets come closer
Australia's current target is for 82 per cent of electricity to be generated by renewables by 2030, but, on current trends, it’s an uphill battle to meet it.
Story at abc.net.au
Australia and UK foster renewable energy cooperation
Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese and British prime minister Kier Starmer met today (25 October) at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, marking the first time the two have met since Starmer’s landslide victory in July.
Story at solarpowerportal.co.uk
World Solar Challenge welcomes innovations from across the world to Australian outback
Six futuristic vehicles, shaped like alien spaceships, are parked outside the Dunmarra Wayside Inn, with the solar cells plastered across their bonnets soaking up the glow of the morning sun.
Story at abc.net.au
