Renewable Energy

Electric Vehicles Could Power Homes in Australia

CSIRO and Essential Energy have shown that electric vehicles (EVs) can act as mobile home batteries. The project tested vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology using the common CCS2 charging plug in Australia. EVs were able to store...

New Solar Farm to Reduce Power Bills and Boost Local Jobs

Construction has begun on the Fulham Solar Farm and battery project in Gippsland, which aims to provide cheaper, cleaner energy while creating local jobs and supporting supply chains. The 80-megawatt (MW) solar farm, combined with...

Victoria Advances Development of First Offshore Wind Industry

Victoria is progressing towards establishing Australia’s first offshore wind industry, aiming to deliver more renewable energy, reduce power bills, and create jobs while boosting local supply chains. An updated Offshore Wind Energy Implementation Statement (IS4)...

Victoria Speeds Up Cleaner Energy Projects

Victoria is pushing ahead with plans to get cheaper, greener energy projects off the ground faster, with a new system designed to cut through red tape. Announced this week, the changes aim to slash the...

Builder Named for King Rocks Wind Farm Project

Synergy has selected Vestas to construct the King Rocks Wind Farm in Western Australia’s south west. The project is expected to begin generating renewable energy for homes and businesses by 2027. The site will feature...

Victoria Launches Survey to Shape Energy Future

A new survey has been rolled out across Victoria to gather opinions on the future of energy in the region. Launched this week, the initiative aims to understand what residents and businesses think about shifting...

Victoria Secures Additional Gas Storage for Energy Transition

Victoria is enhancing its energy security and preparing for the future with the development of additional offshore gas storage. The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment Bill 2024, recently passed in the Victorian Parliament...

More Solar Panels For Greener Government Schools

Dozens of additional schools across the state will benefit from solar panel installations, thanks to a $5.4 million investment through the Greener Government School Buildings program. This initiative, part of a larger $20 million effort...