Renewable Energy
Meagan Fallone: doing Sir Edmund Hillary proud
In June Meagan Fallone was named as the ninth - and first NZ-born - Hillary Laureate, an award given annually to leaders who reflect the work and values championed by Sir Edmund Hillary. Fallone is an… Audio
The power-giving potential of perovskite
An Oxford materials science professor says a material called perovskite can significantly improve the performance of photovoltaic cells. Audio
NZ to invest $5m into renewable energy in Micronesia
New Zealand will invest $5 million into renewable energy projects in Micronesia, the Prime Minister says.
Geoffonomics: The price of clean, green electricity
Can we have clean, green electricity without blowing the power bills? Audio
Lobby group disappointed at surcharge verdict
A lobby group for the renewable electricity industry says it is bitterly disappointed it lost a complaint over extra charges levied on many people with solar panels on their roof. But it's not the end… Audio
Renewable energy target 'unrealistic'
It is unlikely New Zealand will reach its goal of making electricity 90 percent renewable by 2025, industry insiders say. Audio
Aus leadership bodes well for renewable energy
Trustpower says Australia's change of leadership bodes well for its chances of increasing its investment in renewable energy there.
Meridian accuses Abbott Govt of costing it $38m
Electricity generator and retailer Meridian has fired off some angry criticism of the Australian Government, accusing it of costing the company $38 million.
What China can teach us as we approach COP21?
China, is the world's biggest emitter of green house gases, yet also the world leader in renewable energy. Dr Eric Martinot is an internationally recognised scholar, writer and teacher on the subject… Audio
A Community Wind Farm for Blueskin Bay
The Blueskin Resilient Communities Trust is working towards building three community-owned wind turbines that will help build the community's resilience and energy independence Audio
Threats to renewable energy industry
As the UN's climate change panel warns governments to rapidly transition to renewables to avoid climate disaster - why are some governments still continuing to put barriers in the way of clean energy… Audio
Reducing Carbon Emissions, Saving Money
The Kapiti Coast District Council cut its greenhouse gas emissions by half within three years, with final goal of a 80 per cent reduction. Audio
Hydrogen BBQ
Robert Holt explains how the Hylink distributed energy system on Matiu Somes Island works and cooks on a hydrogen barbeque Audio
Outspoken for 30 June 2013
Parliamentary chief reporter Jane Patterson takes a look at the push from the National-led government for more mining in New Zealand, and the tensions between creating jobs and revenue, the… Audio