We’ve scoured all four corners of the internet for all the latest #renewables news (to save you a bit of time). Grab a coffee, here’s the gist (07/02/22 edition):
- Bloomberg’s Energy Transition Investment Trends 2022 report found that global investment in low-carbon alternatives passed $1 trillion for the first time in 2021 (via aumanufacturing.com.au).
- Australian researchers have set a new world record conversion efficiency for next-generation solar cells (via Renew Energy).
- Australia’s first solar-powered commercial-scale vertical farm will soon commence construction in Perth (via Solar Quotes).
- Australian power prices are now ‘among lowest in the world’ thanks to renewable energy (via ABC).
- Australia’s largest microgrid goes live—The Western Australian town of Kalbarri can now be powered entirely by renewable energy (PV Magazine).
- Dr Saul Griffith claims Australia as “the renewable green foundry for the world” for critical metals used in renewable technology.
Our shot of the week (from the Meralli archives) captures a shot of our Kanowna build:
