“Hydropower has been an effective source of clean power generation for more than a century,” said IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera. “However, with the rapidly evolving energy landscape, it is important to reevaluate its future role and leverage recent technological advancements that can maximise its potential while ensuring its sustainability and climate resilience.” (International Renewable Energy Agency, Bonn Germany) >

'An Engineering Framework report on the steps required to operate the National Electricity Market at 100% instantaneous penetrations of renewables' (Australian Energy Market Operator) >

How Australia can become a green-energy superpower. 'The new federal government has a once-in-a-century opportunity. Despite the very real challenges, the opportunity should be taken – the downside is too ugly to be contemplated, and the upside too great to be missed.' (GRATTAN Institute, Melbourne) >

'The global energy crisis is driving a sharp acceleration in installations of renewable power, with total capacity growth worldwide set to almost double in the next five years, overtaking coal as the largest source of electricity generation along the way and helping keep alive the possibility of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C, the IEA says in a new report.' (International Energy Agency, Paris) >

'Project Marinus, supported in its early stages by ARENA to boost underwater electric cable links between Tasmania and Victoria, moves closer to realisation.' (ARENAWIRE - Australian Renewable Energy Agency, Canberra) >

...'detailed statistics on renewable energy capacity, power generation and renewable energy balances' (International Renewable Energy Agency) >

Auditor's report on the progress of the Snowy 2 project. 'The audit objective was to examine the effectiveness of Snowy Hydro Limited’s governance arrangements for early implementation of Snowy 2.0, the expansion to the Snowy Hydro Scheme.' (Australian National Audit Office, Canberra) >

'This web site provides satellite-based information relating to the current and historical status of the global oceans, lakes & reservoirs, and rivers & wetlands.' (NASA, USA) >

All energy production takes up land – whether it’s for a power plant, or to dig minerals out of the ground. Which sources use the most land, and which use it most efficiently? (Our World in Data) >

'Energy Transition Holds Key to Tackle Global Energy and Climate Crisis'. 'World Energy Transitions Outlook outlines priority actions till 2030 to keep 1.5°C alive; calls on governments to fast-track energy transition for more energy security, resilience, and affordable energy for all.' World Energy Transitions Outlook: 1.5°C Pathway - Report: March 2022 (International Renewable Energy Agency) >