Wind Farm Approved
AUSTRALIA - Merredin Shire Council in Western Australia has approved the construction of a wind farm by joint venturers Collgar Wind Farm and the CSIRO backed Windlab Systems.

Australia Could Export Biofuel
AUSTRALIA - Research by the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) could see biodiesel from waste becoming an export product for Australia....

A$2 Billion Investment in Australian Wind Farms
AUSTRALIA - South African investment bank, Investec, is to develop wind-power projects in Australia worth more than more than A$2 billion.

Australia-China Partnership for Solar Power
AUSTRALIA - Affordable solar power technology could soon grace rooftops from Sydney to Shanghai thanks to a new partnership between Australian, American and Chinese researchers.

Dubbo Forum Planned for Biofuel Promotion
AUSTRALIA - Negotiations are taking place to build biofuel plants in wester New South Wales.

Queensland Backs Five per cent Ethanol
AUSTRALIA - The Queensland Government has issued an order that all petrol should contain five per cent of ethanol by 2010.

Light Shed on Outback Solar Farm Progress
AUSTRALIA - ABC News reports that the final touches are being added to a solar farm in western Queensland which could...

Solar Power Plant for Canberra
AUSTRALIA - A Labor Government for the Canbera region in Australia has promised to build a solar power station capable of powering at least 10,000 homes if it is re-elected on 18 O...

Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Skip Navigation
AUSTRALIA - Nicole Kuepper, a 23 year old solar cell scientist, has been voted Australia's favourite scientist in the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes People's Choice Award.

Scientists Breeding for High Energy Canes
AUSTRALIA - Queensland based scientists are currently researching the use of sugarcane to assist with addressing the world's increasing demands for renewable energy.

Intelligent Grid for Australia’s Future Power Supply
AUSTRALIA - An advanced electricity network, which uses distributed energy resources – local, low emission and renewable power – is the vision of a national, collaborative research...

Grain Marketing Workshops Back by Popular Demand
AUSTRALIA - The popular Understanding Grain Markets workshops initiated in 2007 are being offered again this year to ensure growers are aware of changes to grain marketing systems.

Report Paints Bright Future for Second-generation Biofuels
AUSTRALIA - Australia could develop a sustainable biofuels industry without forcing up food prices according to a new report.

Motorists Switch to Ethanol Blends
AUSTRALIA - Cheaper and environmentally friendly ethanol-blended fuel growing is becoming more and more popular among motorists in Australia.

CSR to Increase Ethanol Production
AUSTRALIA - CSR Limited (CSR) has announced a A$17.8 million project to significantly increase its fuel ethanol production capacity to 60 million litres per annum.