Renewable Energy Workshop Statement
19 Feb 2019
During a three day workshop held at ANU recently, experts from a broad range of backgrounds discussed the future of the electricity system. The following statement has been prepared to inform both...
Australia streaks ahead to be renewables world champion
6 Feb 2019
Research released today from The Australian National University (ANU) has found that Australia is installing renewable power per person each year 4-5 times faster than China, the EU, the USA and Japan,...
Shadow Minister’s press release responding to our study
27 Nov 2017
Mark Butler, the Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy, has released a media statement discussing our Paris target report.
Meeting Australia's Paris greenhouse commitment at zero net cost
27 Nov 2017
A new study by The Australian National University (ANU) has found Australia can easily meet its 2030 carbon emissions target by replacing coal-fired power stations with renewables at zero net cost.
The Minister for the Environment and Energy sees key role for energy storage
21 Sep 2017
The Minister for the Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg has released a statement discussing the benefits of renewable storage for an affordable and reliable electricity grid in Australia. Read the full media...
22,000 sites for pumped hydro energy storage
21 Sep 2017
Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have identified about 22,000 potential sites across Australia for pumped hydro energy storage, which can be used to support a secure and cheap national electricity...
Solar is now the most popular form of new electricity generation worldwide
3 Aug 2017
This article by Prof. Andrew Blakers appeared in The Conversation today.
5000 pumped hydro sites identified in Queensland, Tasmania and the Canberra district
3 Aug 2017
Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have identified about 5,000 sites in Queensland, Tasmania, the Canberra district and the Alice Springs district that are potentially suitable for pumped hydro storage. This...
The South Australian Pumped Hydro Atlas is now available
16 Jun 2017
South Australia has many potential sites for pumped hydro energy storage (PHES). The number of upper storage sites provides some confidence that there will be a good number of technically feasible PHES...
Minister for the Environment and Energy reaffirms support for PHES
16 Jun 2017
Josh Frydenberg has released a supportive media statement about the South Australian PHES atlas, and the important role that storage will have for an affordable and secure Australian electricity supply.