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27 December 2012

Analysis: Cleantech sector should brace for tough 2013p

sun_on_leaf_170_170 The cleantech sector should prepare for a tough 2013 which will call into question leading indicators of how healthy the sector is with some of the biggest shocks in the industry’s most established segments, according to a consulting firm.

17 December 2012

Goldwind to take advantage of Australia’s 2020 wind goals

Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology will study new project opportunities in Australia to take advantage of the country’s 2020 renewable energy targets.

11 December 2012

Carnegie gets environment approval for Perth wave project

carnegie_170SQ Marine power developer Carnegie Wave Energy has secured environmental and maritime safety approvals for its Perth Wave Energy Project.

10 December 2012

Australian Gov investigates algae biofuel technology

Australian Defence Secretary Mike Kelly has paid a visit to Algae.Tec’s Shoalhaven facility as the government looks for alternative for its $410m annual fuel spend.

3 December 2012

Sweden tops energy sustainability indexp

sweden1_170SQ Sweden, Switzerland, and Canada are the three countries closest to achieving sustainable energy systems, a new analysis shows, which also warns most countries are struggling to achieve a workable balance.

3 December 2012

Carnegie Wave Energy finishes $5.8m funding round for Australian wave project

Carnegie Wave Energy has completed a $5.8m funding round for its Perth Wave Energy Project in Australia.

28 November 2012

Goldwind begins construction of 165.5MW Australian wind farm

Chinese wind energy company Goldwind has started construction of an Australian wind farm in New South Wales.

27 November 2012

Caribbean island issues RFP for renewable energy projectsp

A Caribbean island has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for up to 115MW of renewable energy capacity

22 November 2012

Australia unveils low carbon energy strategyp

The Australian government has released a document highlighting its long-term energy goals and the key challenges that need to be overcome.

16 November 2012

Australian government to cut solar rebate 6-months early

The Australian government is set to halve a rebate for solar power six-months early, angering the country’s fledgling sector.

12 November 2012

Australian planning regulations stall investment in wind sectorp

New South Wales and Victoria state governments in Australia are making wind energy projects difficult to get up and running, an expert told New Net.

12 November 2012

Watch: Origin Energy AGM sees shareholders express frustration at lack of renewables investmentsp

origin_energy_170_170 Origin Energy, Australia’s largest power retailer, was today urged by its shareholders to place a greater emphasis on investments in wind and solar above gas and coal.

12 November 2012

Areva’s Solar Dawn project on scrap heap after Australian Gov pulls support

An Areva-led consortium will scrap plans for a A$1bn ($1bn) solar thermal project in Australia, known as Solar Dawn, after it failed to get government support.

9 November 2012

Australia commits to second Kyoto Protocol commitment period

Australia said it is ready to join a second commitment period to the Kyoto Protocol, with the news welcomed by European politicians who say the move is key in getting more countries outside the bloc involved.

1 November 2012

Australian Gov to push energy efficient measures

An Australian senate committee will publish a report looking into how businesses and households can ease rising power bills.

31 October 2012

Origin Energy gets interest for potential wind farm sale valued at A$900m

Origin Energy has received interest from three consortiums for the sale of its Stockyard Hill Wind Farm for an estimated value of A$900m ($926m).

31 October 2012

Funding opened for water recovery projects in South Australiap

Federal government funding totalling A$265m ($275m) for water recover projects in River Murray communities has been welcomed by South Australia’s premier.

26 October 2012

Australia urged to stick with renewable energy goals

An Australian government advisory group on climate change has urged the country to stick to its renewable energy targets if it hopes to retain investor confidence in wind, solar and geothermal power.

26 October 2012

Hydro Tasmania sees $100m operating profit for second successive year

Australia_Desert_170SQ Australia-based Hydro Tasmania has recorded a A$100m ($103m) operating profit for the second successive year.

23 October 2012

RES sells Australian wind farm to Santander, CBD

Clean energy developer RES has sold the 106.8MW Taralga wind project New South Wales, Australia, to Spanish bank Santander and renewables specialist CBD Energy.

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