Abstract The need for storage in electricity systems is increasing because large amounts of variable solar and wind generation capacity are being deployed. About two thirds of net global annual power capacity additions are solar… Read More »A review of pumped hydro energy storage
As Prime Minister Scott Morrison tries to land a Coalition climate policy deal ahead of the international COP26 summit in Glasgow, Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce on Sunday ruled out supporting more ambitious 2030 targets. The current… Read More »Barnaby Joyce has refused to support doubling Australia’s 2030 emissions reduction targets – but we could get there so cheaply and easily
There is a superhighway to rapid elimination of 80% of Australian greenhouse emissions. It uses mature, low-cost, reliable technology from vast production runs. Neither new technology nor taxes are needed. And it will cost approximately… Read More »Australia can achieve rapid, deep and cheap emission cuts from tech we have now
Abstract Australia has one of the highest per capita consumption of energy and emissions of greenhouse gases in the world. It is also the global leader in rapid per capita annual deployment of new solar… Read More »A zero-carbon, reliable and affordable energy future in Australia
Solar PV and wind Arguably, the fastest change in global energy systems in history is underway. In 2020, new solar photovoltaics (PV) and wind capacity comprised 75% of global net new generation capacity (Figure 1) according… Read More »Solar and wind are leading fastest energy transition the world has seen
Carbon emissions: Greenhouse gas emissions released by the process of burning fossil fuels Carbon neutrality: When the net greenhouse gas emissions associated with an organisation’s activities are equal to zero Carbon offset: The removal of… Read More »CLIMATE DEFINITIONS
BUSINESSES EMBRACING RENEWABLE ENERGY A report from the Australian Energy Market operator (AEMO) has revealed that the future of renewable energy is very positive, with the prospect of full adoption seen as attainable in as… Read More »Electricity Statement of Opportunities Report
Fumina Projects is moving to 100% clean energy. Our company is building The Paddock, an all-electric eco village which is being built according to the requirements of the Living Building Challenge. When finished it will… Read More »Fumina Projects – The Hub & The Paddock
Observations on The Business of Climate Change Event – an article in the Tarrangower Times 16th July 2021 by Melanie Scaife
