Australia is hurtling towards a federal election in one month’s time. The twin issues of cost of living and the price of energy are being constantly thrust in our faces on social media and prime time TV advertising. The contrast is strong. The current government is offering an increase in … [continued]
Many Australian businesses and government agencies are turning to fleet electrification to minimise their carbon footprint and fuel costs. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is co-funding some of these projects under their “Driving the Nation” program, and recently released “Lessons Learnt” reports to chronicle progress. I will attempt to … [continued]
In an innovative step forward, RayGen of Australia has combined concentrated solar with utilization of waste heat (through the Rankine cycle) to create cost-effective long-duration energy storage (LDES). I’ll do my best to explain, but if you prefer moving pictures, you can watch the video here. RayGen is touting its … [continued]
Meridian Energy has announced the imminent commencement of the construction of the 130 MW Ruakākā Solar Farm south of Whangārei. This will be the company’s first NZ solar farm. Whangarei is the northernmost city in New Zealand, situated on the North Island. Majella and I stayed there a few years … [continued]
What began as a concern for the planet is now becoming a smart financial move for many Australians: the electric home. The trend is even being promoted by Bunnings — “Australia and New Zealand’s leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products, and a major supplier to project builders, commercial … [continued]
In a sign that the future is indeed electric, Gilbarco Veeder-Root has announced that it is launching a fully integrated electric vehicle charging ecosystem for fuel retailers in Australia — Konect. GVR describes it as an “end-to-end electrification offering” in Australia. They are encouraging service stations to take up this … [continued]
In an exciting new announcement, the New Zealand Electricity Authority predicts that their electricity grid will be 100% renewable by 2040. New Zealand has four major energy suppliers — Meridian, Contact, Genesis, and Mercury. According to the NZ Electricity Authority, “New Zealand is transitioning to a highly renewable electricity system. … [continued]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is committed to helping Australian companies ascend the value chain in battery materials. Australia has vast mineral resources to supply to battery manufacturers, but to date is only just starting to initiate value-added processes. To spur development, ARENA has recently committed AU$30 million to … [continued]
I must admit that looking at the monthly stats can be a little discouraging sometimes. The Australian EV penetration rate has dropped yet again in February 2025. The only bright spot seems to be the BYD PHEV Shark. Is there an Aussie Boom on the horizon? The BYD Shark is … [continued]
When I hear the name Alfred, I think of the kindly butler making hot cocoa for a young Master Bruce in Wayne Manor. Cyclone Alfred was another matter, hitting Brisbane over three days and causing major damage through a large portion of the southern Queensland and northern New South Wales … [continued]
