Environmentally Sustainable

By Stephen Ingrouille

Renewable Energy for Mining

"The remote and energy-intensive nature of mining operations make them ideal candidates for the use of renewable power sources."

Reporter Stephen Long documents the revolution in power generation taking place across the globe.

A solar-powered robot farmhand that automatically detects pests and picks weeds

A default position means Australia is now running under legislation that requires a reduction in emissions by 18% by 2020.

If you think the ‘golden age’ of nuclear energy is just around the corner, oversupply, and the falling price of, uranium tell another story

"Choosing the right colour of paint for a room could have a great impact not only on people’s moods but on their electricity bills as well."

In a move that will also remove some small support for solar hot water, energy efficiency is under attack.

John Grimes asks: 'Why should Australia move on renewables while the rest of the world is doing nothing?'

Photos from 2014 Solar Conference (ATRAA)

Australian Solar Council comment on the 2014 Federal Budget