Renewable energy
Evaluation
Evaluation of New Zealand’s Country Programme in PNG: Part IV - renewable energy
This report analyses and makes recommendations on issues of renewable energy in the context of New Zealand's engagement in PNG.
Report
The power of flexibility: the survival of utilities during the transformations of the power sector
This paper argues that evidence is growing that highly flexible electricity systems could deliver lower whole-system costs, especially given the dramatic projected falls in solar and wind power costs by 2030.
Report
Opportunities for Australia from hydrogen exports
Countries around the world are under increasing pressure to decarbonise their economies. There is growing interest in the production and use of hydrogen as a potential scalable and versatile mechanism for achieving this aim. If the global demand for hydrogen increases as a consequence, then it is likely that a global market in hydrogen will...
Briefing paper
Briefing paper: National forum low carbon homes for low income households
The purpose of this briefing paper is to explore the context and challenges that exist in providing low carbon homes for households on low incomes, and to draw attention to the key issues for practitioners working in the field. The issues surrounding energy efficiency and low-income households are complex and need careful consideration if innovations...
Report
End of the line: coal in Australia
Australia’s ageing coal power stations are unreliable and prone to breaking down in extreme weather events. There is no such thing as clean coal. No matter how “efficient” a coal-fired power station claims to be, it is always polluting. Australia must transition to clean, affordable and reliable renewables and storage.