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We are not doing enough

A great interview of Dr Sven Teske in the latest EcoGeneration. He always brings a broad view to the discussion with very useful insights and observations for all stakeholders. He tackles some myths that persist in Australia – “baseload” (the clue is in the name), that Europe is an interconnected supergrid (only about 10%), that […]
  • Posted by Freshwater Group
  • On December 7, 2017
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Currently hiring – Solar Project Development Manager

A Solar Project Development Manager is required for a leading global renewable energy company, to take over a pipeline of solar projects as well as to develop new projects from site identification through to financial close. Experience of wind or solar farm project development required. Role based in either Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra. Currently Recruiting […]
  • Posted by Freshwater Group
  • On November 30, 2017
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The next disruption: Business opportunities in shifting to 100% renewables

The last Energy Lab Deep Dive Sydney event for the year. We have been very proud to sponsor these events and look forward to next year. Come along on Tuesday 21st November, it is shaping up to be a good one. More than 1.8 billion people have committed to shifting within the next few decades […]
  • Posted by Freshwater Group
  • On November 16, 2017
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Embracing the opportunities offered by community generation

Energy Lab’s next deep dive event in Canberra is on this evening. Given that the cost of renewable energy generation is falling, Australians are increasingly investing in community generation. This event will look at how can we embrace the opportunities offered by community generation. Drinks and networking to follow. We hope to see you there.
  • Posted by Freshwater Group
  • On November 13, 2017
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Could the NEG be a boost for renewables?

Zen Energy has announced plans for a lot of dispatchable renewable generation in South Australia: 1 GW of it. This is the result of Sanjeev Gupta’s investment in Zen Energy and will enable up to 680 MW of solar capacity, as well as significant battery storage, pumped hydro and demand management. Sanjeev Gupta has made […]
  • Posted by Freshwater Group
  • On October 31, 2017
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RES reaches financial close for Emerald Solar Farm

RES Australia has reached financial close on the Emerald solar farm. This is a milestone for the Australian solar industry as it is the first independently owned solar farm to sign a PPA with a major corporate. This is a great sign for the future of the industry, it helps Telstra reduce their emissions and […]
  • Posted by Freshwater Group
  • On October 25, 2017
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We made the top 25 Most Socially Engaged Staffing Agency 2017

We are very proud to have made LinkedIn’s Top 25 Most Socially Engaged Staffing Agencies in Asia Pacific. https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/events/17/10/most-socially-engaged/apac-ranking#specialist-boutique
  • Posted by Freshwater Group
  • On October 20, 2017
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Australia’s power generation future

This is what Australia’s power generation future looks like. Despite the “but we have plenty of coal” nay-sayers, the future is very likely to be hybrid power plants like the Windlab and Vestas 60MW Kennedy Energy Park in central north Queensland. It is made up of 43MW wind, 15MW PV and a 2MW/4MWh battery. While […]
  • Posted by Freshwater Group
  • On October 20, 2017
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Lagerwey to build hydrogen-producing wind turbine

This is a development that will be interesting to watch. Lagerwey, a Dutch wind turbine manufacturer, in a consortium with ECN and HYGRO, is developing the world’s first wind turbine to convert wind power directly into hydrogen for use as transport fuel. The Lagerwey 4.8MW turbine will be converted to incorporate electrolysis technology that will […]
  • Posted by Freshwater Group
  • On October 19, 2017
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The Race is On

With 6,000 MW of renewable energy capacity to build by 2020, where are all those people going to be recruited from? Today’s announcement from ARENA on the winners of funding for solar projects feels a bit like a starting gun. Certainly the last six months have seen an uplift in renewable energy recruitment but much […]
  • Posted by Freshwater Group
  • On September 8, 2016
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