Energy experts back SA renewable target

South Australian energy experts have backed the State Government’s recommitment to a 100 per cent net renewable target by 2030 – but are divided on whether such a goal can be achieved nationally.

Rooftop solar threat to grid requires holistic response

Preventing South Australian summer blackouts requires a whole government solution and can’t be solved by switching off rooftop solar alone, according to a state energy expert.

Glaciem Cooling Technologies chief executive Julian Hudson says his systems will lead commercial and industrial cooling into a low carbon future. Photo: supplied

Smart cooling to chill energy and carbon issues for Hills, Barossa producers

Cooling technology that uses solar energy, thermal storage, smart technology and non-toxic refrigerants will be used to reduce energy costs and emissions at major commercial sites in the Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills.

Marshall’s energy plan: home solar batteries, interconnector, exit fee ban

The SA Liberal Party has released a suite of energy policies it says will lower energy prices, stabilise the grid and secure interconnection with New South Wales – but it is yet to decide who should benefit from $100 million in subsidies for home solar batteries.

Tesla starts selling solar roof tiles

US electric car maker Tesla has started selling solar roof tiles as the company keeps an ‘eye to the future’.

You can’t half bake the renewable energy revolution

A fundamental rewrite of energy laws is needed to facilitate the transition to 100 per cent renewable power and tackle turmoil in the electricity market, writes Solar Citizens’ Claire O’Rourke.

Solar and wind energy generation soars

Solar and wind energy generation soared in 2015 while hydro electricity dipped because of historically low rainfall in Tasmania.