Sometimes the future helps us rediscover the past. During geophysical surveys for the proposed Aurora Green Offshore Wind Project , developers recently helped uncover the long-lost wreck of the City of Hobart  off the coast of Gippsland. The City of Hobart was built expressly for the Tasmanian trade route in 1853. The iron steamship sank in July 1877 while travelling from Newcastle to Melbourne carrying more than 600 tonnes of coal. Although the crew safely abandoned the vess

We’ve collected insights from interviewing some of the most experienced leaders in the Australian pumped hydro sector. Our experts span the full project lifecycle, from project development, funding and planning through to design, pre-contracts and delivery. As Australia accelerates its transition from coal to renewables, long-duration energy storage is emerging not just as a challenge, but one of the biggest opportunities in the energy system. While grid-scale batteries are s

Yesterday the Liberal Party of Australia formally agreed to remove the commitment to achieve net zero emission by 2050 and the 2030 emissions reduction target from its policy platform. This move follows weeks of internal debate and rising pressure from its partner party, the National Party of Australia, which had already dropped the target. What the decision includes The Liberals agreed to stay in the Paris Agreement and have said they will set climate targets if elected. The