The technology is already available for generating reliable continuous electrical power from some renewables (eg. biomass). However, the current power capacity is small. Further development in the renewables sector is required before any significant level of substitution of coal-fired power can take place. Research and development into solar thermal, photovoltaic, ocean and geothermal energy indicates...

The report illustrates that by adopting renewable energy and accelerating energy efficiency measures, we can phase out dirty fossil fuels such as coal. The report uses modelling by Greenpeace and Dr Hugh Saddler from Canberra-based Energy Strategies to set out a future scenario for clean energy in Australia.

This paper examines the question of whether nuclear power in Australia should be part of the solution to the increasingly urgent problems of global warming and securing reliable energy supplies. This paper examines the question of whether nuclear power in Australia should be part of the solution to the increasingly urgent problems of global warming...

The study determined the least cost generation mix required to meet the following emission targets for the power generation sector at 2030: 140% of 2000 emissions; 100% of 2000 emissions' 70% of 2000 emissions. The study considered three technology suites for power generation: All known and likely future technologies available, including nuclear and carbon capture...

Lost in the current debate on Australia’s nuclear industry has been our prominent role in the development of what is clearly a more desirable option, electricity generation using solar cells, writes Martin Green.