Renewable Energy
Plans for a data centre near Clyde raise crypto-mining concerns
Critics of a planned data centre for Clyde in Central Otago are raising concerns about just what it'll be used for, saying it'll be of no benefit to the region - or even the country. Contact Energy… Audio
Innovating to overcome setbacks in Pac renewable energy space
Renewable energy projects in the Pacific have taken a hit over the last year. Audio
Focus on political economy & Te Ao Māori a winning combination
Maria Bargh's work on political economies and the environment is focused on Māori communities and has won her the 2020 Te Puāwaitanga Award. Audio
Focus on political economy & Te Ao Māori a winning combination
Maria Bargh's work on political economies and the environment is focused on Māori communities and has won her the 2020 Te Puāwaitanga Award.
AudioDC/AC - adapting the grid to renewables
Professor Neville Watson from the University of Canterbury's school of Electrical and Computer Engineering is leading the 'Architecture of the Future Low Carbon, Resilient, Electrical Power System'… Audio
Why those 100 percent renewable energy plans fall short
New Zealand's not far off achieving 100 percent renewable energy - but is that really our best bet for combating climate change? Audio
Why those 100 percent renewable energy plans fall short
New Zealand's not far off achieving 100 percent renewable energy - but is that really our best bet for combating climate change?
AudioThe Suburban Solar Conundrum
The combination of solar panels, electricity storage batteries, smart household gadgets, and a boring looking black box is set to change forever how our electricity system works.
But do we need… Audio
Australia could be green energy super power - economist
Australia can have a big influence on larger countries’ efforts to decarbonise their economies, and it has the potential to be a green energy superpower, an economist says. Audio
New York company helps Palau switch to solar power
A New-York based analytics company is helping Palau make the switch to renewable energy free of charge. Audio
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
