For Queensland-based solar installer Matthew Beech, the potential for solar to power farming applications like irrigation around the country is huge – and the need, even greater.

The world’s most prominent energy forecaster will raise its outlook for wind and solar installations following a decade of underestimating growth in the renewables industry.

Towns and communities across Australia are waiting for no one – they’re stepping up to deliver decisive climate action themselves! Here are nine Aussie towns aiming for 100% renewables.

Minister for Energy Mark Bailey said, “It is absolutely achievable and realistic.”

Could a mix of renewable energy completely and independently power Garden Island off the coast of Perth, Western Australia?

Today is also an opportunity to introduce Tilt Renewables and its associated visual identity. Inspired by the tilting of turbine blades with the wind and of solar panels towards the sun, Tilt Renewables intends to bring a fresh perspective to the Australasian renewable energy market while building off the strong position and track record that Trustpower has created over many years.

European Union (EU) greenhouse gas emissions continued to decrease in 2014, with a 4.1% reduction in emissions to 24.4% below 1990 levels, according to the EU’s annual inventory published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA).