Media Reports 2009
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10th October 2009
Sydney Morning Herald
The future belongs to sun and wind "...Climate change is a diabolic problem but the best and brightest minds are working fiendishly to find genuine solutions, and they will carry the day..." More »
10th October 2009
Sydney Morning Herald
Trouble shooter "...Climate change is a diabolic problem but the best and brightest minds are working fiendishly to find genuine solutions, and they will carry the day..." More »
10th October 2009
The Age
With green power comes great responsibility: it's time politicians listened to scientists on wind and solar power "...Australian scientist Dr David Mills has been appointed inaugural entrepeneur-in-residence by the Victorian Endowment for Science, Knowledge and Innovation..." More »
7th October 2009
ABC National Radio Breakfast
Presented by Fran Kelly - Interview with Dr. David Mills "...Two years ago, David Mills left Australia convinced there wasn't enough home-grown support for solar industry. He had spent decades developing his solar thermal technology, but in 2007 he moved his business to California where his business was able to access considerably more funding..." More »
6th October 2009
North West Star
Funds sought for solar project to boost coal power station "...A project to boost a coal-fired Queensland power station with a solar plant is further proof that renewable technology is capable of large-scale electricity generation, says Australian physicist David Mills..." More »
6th October 2009
The Age
Vice-Regal "...The Governor David de Kretser and Mrs de Kretser hosted ... a Dinner in honour of Dr David Mills founder and chief scientific officer of Ausra Inc..." More »
5th October 2009
Northern Territory News
Queensland seeks funds for solar project to boost coal power station "...A project to boost coal-fired Queensland power station with a solar power plant is further proof that renewable technology is capable of large-scale electricity generation, says Australian David Mills..." More »
5th October 2009
Herald Sun
Solo on solar "...Yesterday, the NSW founder of solar thermal company Ausra noted that [Federal Government] subsidies it had been told would be fast-tracked had not been provided..." More »
5th October 2009
Gold Coast Bulletin
Solar project in dark over funds "...A project to boost a coal-fired Queensland power station with a solar plant is thought to represent further proof that renewable technology is capable of large-scale electricity generation..." More »
5th October 2009
Daily Telegraph
Solar power booster: Sun technology to lift coal-fired generator's output "...A project to boost a coal-fired Queensland power station with a solar plant is further proof that renewable technology is capable of large-scaled electricity generation, says Australian physicist David Mills..." More »
5th October 2009
Courier Mail
Solar energy plan for coal-powered station "...A project to boost a coal-fired Queensland power station with a solar plant is further proof that renewable technology is capable of large-scaled electricity generation, says Australian physicist David Mills..." More »
5th October 2009
Border Mail
Funds sought for solar, coal-fired project "...A project to boost coal-fired Queensland power station with a solar plant is further proof that renewable technology is capable of large-scale electricity generation, says Australian physicist David Mills..." More »
5th October 2009
The Australian
Strategy comes to the boil "...Ausra's change of strategy from would-be solar utility giant to prominent boiler manufacturer appears to be paying off. The company has announced it has won a contract to supply a 100MW solar-energy utility in Jordan, to be built by 2013, and confirmed plans it was in the running for four supply deals in Australia..." More »
5th October 2009
Adelaide Advertiser
Coal-fired plant set to get a place in sun "...A project to boost a coal-fired Queensland power plant is further proof that renewable technology is capable of large-scale electricity generation, according to Australian physicist David Mills...." More »
5th October 2009
AAP Newswire
Funds sought for solar project to boost coal power station "...Australian physicist DAVID MILLS says a project to boost a coal-fired Queensland power station with a solar plant .. is further proof that renewable technology is capable of large-scale electricity generation...." More »
4th October 2009
Business Day - SMH
Solar to join up with coal power station "...A project to boost a coal-fired Queensland power station with a solar plant is further proof that renewable technology is capable of large-scale electricity generation, says Australian physicist David Mills..." More »
4th October 2009
AAP Newswire
Funds sought for solar project to boost coal power station "...A project to boost a coal-fired Queensland power station with a solar plant is further proof that renewable technology is capable of large-scale electricity generation, says Australian physicist David Mills..." More »
3rd October 2009
Weekend Australian
Secure funding for fuels of the future just blue sky dreaming "...One of the most significant solar energy developments in the world, a ... Solar booster project for Queensland's Kogan Creek coal-fired power station, was unveiled at Australia's annual Solar Congress in Townsville this week..." More »
October 2009
Eco Investor
Solar Thermal Project for Qld "...International solar thermal energy provide Ausra and Queensland State Government owned company CS Energy are to jointly investigate a solar boost project for the 750 megawatt Kogan Creek Power Station near Chinchilla, said Queensland premier Anna Bligh. "The project involves installing a solar thermal addition to power Kogan Creek's feedwater system to increase the station's overall efficiency and generate more than 23 MW of electricity per year," she said..." More »
2nd October 2009
The Age
Dane and dirty "...As the Copenhagen climate change conference nears, and the guilt factor sets in, the Deakins lecture series may provide some much-needed inspiration and advice on how design can make your business socially responsible. Since July, the series has been providind a free course in sustainable solutions from global thinkers..." More »
1st October 2009
BRW
Science Entrepeneur Returns "...Australian scientist Dr David Mills has been appointed inaugural entrepeneur-in-residence by the Victorian Endowment for Science, Knowledge and Innovation..." More »
1st October 2009
BRW, AFR
Briefs - Top Turnarounds Recognised "...Australia's most successful business turnaround for 2009 have been recognised by the Turnaround Management Association of Australia..." More »
1st October 2009
The Australian Financial Review
Turnbull calls for solidarity on ETS "...Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull has hit back at his backbench critics by arguing the coalition would be jeopardising thousands of jobs in industries such as aluminum production and coalmining if it refused to negotiate a deal with the government on an emissions trading scheme..." More »
1st October
ABC
Solar power project 'to create 600 jobs' "...A solar power company says about 600 jobs will be created if a solar power project on the western Darling Downs is approved..." More »
30th September 2009
Energy Matters - Renewable Energy News
Solar Assisted Coal Plant Project Planned For Queensland "...In our article a few months ago, "Solar Power And Coal - An Unholy Alliance", we reported on moves overseas to help make coal fired power generation more efficient using solar power..." More »
30th September 2009
Eco-generation
QLD Pushes Solar Boosted Power "...Queensland State Government owned CS Energy has partnered with international solar thermal energy provider Ausra to develop a solar boost project for the 750 MW coal-fired Kogan Creek Power Station near Chinchilla, Queensland..." More »
29th September 2009
NASDAQ - Dow Jones Newswires
Ausra, Queensland Government Plan A$200 Million Solar Thermal Project "...SYDNEY -(Dow Jones)- Solar thermal energy company Ausra Inc. and the Queensland state government have applied to the federal government for funding to develop a proposed A$200 million upgrade to a coal-fired power station in Queensland..." More »
30th September 2009
Trading Markets
SOLAR POWER TO GIVE QUEENSLAND'S COAL-FIRED PLANT A BOOST "...In October 1977, The Atlantic magazine ran a cover story on the promising field of renewable energy. From today's vantage point, the article is noteworthy mainly for how uncannily its description of the United State's energy crisis and possible solutions applies to the crisis we're in now..." More »
25th September 2009
The Australian Financial Review
Hard to go renewable "...In October 1977, The Atlantic magazine ran a cover story on the promising field of renewable energy. From today's vantage point, the article is noteworthy mainly for how uncannily its description of the United State's energy crisis and possible solutions applies to the crisis we're in now..." More »
15th September 2009
Greentech Media
Ausra Plans Two Projects in Australia, One in Middle East "...The solar thermal equipment maker, which shifted its business model over the past year, plans to announce solar thermal projects in the next few months..." More »
14th September 2009
The Australian
Why firms go to greener pastures "...Australia may well boast a magnificent repository of technological innovation, but the lack of a large venture capital market and minimal government support means it is an inhospitable environment for such emerging technologies to flourish..." More »
1st September 2009
SA Mines and Energy Journal
Generating green electricity "...SA is in a good position to integrate fossil fuels with alternative energy sources, write scientists from the Centre for Energy Technology of the University of Adelaide..." More »
1st September 2009
Facility Management
Solar Steam Boilers "...Ausra Inc, a leading provider of large-scale solar steam systems for electricity generation and industrial processes, has been awarded the 'S' Stamp Certificate of Authorisation from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for the manufacture of the company's industrial solar steam power boilers. Australia CEO Bob Matthews..." More »
27th August 2009
San Francisco Business Times
Solar Coal: A Near-term Solution "...Mountain View-based Ausra already demonstrated this solar-coal hybrid model at a coal plant in Australia and is pitching it to power plant owners and operators and manufacturing facilities as a near-term solution to increasing efficiency and lowering the environmental impact of coal plants in the U.S..." More »
14th August 2009
The New York Times
Australia PM Says No Intention to Call Snap Poll "...CANBERRA - Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said on Friday he had no intention of calling a snap election, despite parliament's rejection of his government's promised plan for an emissions trading scheme..." More »
12th August 2009
Bellingen Courier Sun
Solar thermal jobs heating up "...At least 12,225 Australians could be employed to provide clean, renewable, solar thermal energy within ten years, according to new analysis from WWF Australia and leading solar thermal company Ausra..." More »
6th August 2009
Business Spectator
Sunny side up "...The WWF/Ausra report argues that Australia should be looking to establish itself as a global supplier of solar thermal technology and components..." More »
6th August 2009
EcoGeneration
Solar thermal jobs heating up: WWF and Ausra "...At least 12,225 Australians could be employed to provide clean, renewable, solar thermal energy within ten years, according to new analysis from WWF-Australia and solar thermal company Ausra..." More »
2nd August 2009
Sunday Times
Green jobs are missing target "...DELAYS over emissions - trading and renewable energy targets are costing Australia thousands of jobs and lost business opportunities..." More »
July 2009
Government News
Follow the Power of the Sun "...Ausra, has commended the Rudd Government's move to fund construction of at least four major solar power plants, the largest project of its kind currently in the world..." More »
12th June 2009
Facility Management Association of Australia
Ausra is First Solar Steam Boiler manufacturer to receive the ASME "S" Stamp Certificate of Authorisation More »
July 2009
Australian Mining Review
Sun and coal combine in a world first "...SOLAR energy and coal-fired power stations are not generally found in the same company, but the combination of the two at the Liddell Power station in NSW is attracting considerable attention... More »
July 2009
Engineers Australia
Solar augmentation at coal-fired powerplant "...The Liddell powerstation in the Hunter Valley, operated by NSW government owned Macquarie Generation, is Australia's and possibly the world's first solar augmented coal-fired powerstation... More »
13th July 2009
Newcastle Herald
A little ray of sunshine "...The coal industry needs to understand we're part of the solution," he says, adding that solar
thermal can supplement or complement... More »
1st July 2009
Whitehorse Leader
Star effort on solar "...Ausra Australia chief executive Mr Matthews, who heads the nation's largest solar power generation company, visited grade 4 students at the Blackburn school..." More »
1st July 2009
Men's Style
Ausra applying the heat to coal power More »
27th June 2009
The Age
Governments fail to get behind scientists who are leading the world "...AUSTRALIAN support for the solar industry is faltering just as the technology promises to deliver baseload power..." More »
26th June 2009
Newcastle Herald
Superpower of the Future "...The Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, recently inspected Liddell power station's innovative solar array, announcing a major national effort to encourage larger scale projects along similar lines..." More »
19th June 2009
Herald Sun
Anger as green energy Bill on backburner "...Solar thermal company Ausra, which is close to announcing the launch of a portfolio of energy generation projects, called for the legislation to be passed without delay..." More »
18th June 2009
The Australian Financial Review
A little ray of sunshine for nascent industry "...Despite its climate, Ausatralia is a relative minnow in the solar power industry, but not for long..." More »
June 2009
Australian Private Equity & Venture Captial Journal
Manager Profile: Starfish Ventures "...Ausra's solar thermal technology does, however appear to be a strong contender for the four utility-size solar power plants - planned to have a total generating capacity of 1000 megawatts - to be developed under the 1.36 billion Solar Flagship program..." More »
17th June 2009
Newcastle Herald
State Budget 2009. Light-bulb Moment "...Renewable energy generation projects at Liddell Power Station, the Hunter Valley....have also attracted funding..." More »
17th June 2009
Newcastle Herald
Brighter Future for Solar Scheme "...The NSW Government announced a raft of funds for environment programs in the Hunter in the budget..." More »
16th June 2009
The Australian Financial Review
Start-ups Stress need for Share Plans "...In April, Starfish announced it had joined a number of international investors, including former US Vice-President Al Gore's Generation Investment Management, In providing follow-on funding for Australian solar company Ausra...." More »
15th June 2009
Manufacturers' Monthly
Solar steam boiler receives ASME's "S" certificate "...Ausra is said to be the first and only solar steam power boiler manufacturer to receive this Certificate of Authorization under ASME’s Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Code...." More »
12th June 2009
Electrical World
Ausra wins guernsey for Aussie install More »
6th June 2009
Economist
The Other kind of Solar Power "...Concentrating solar-thermal technology could regain its historical lead over photovoltaic approach...." More »
3rd June 2009
The Canberra Times
Aust 'at risk of losing its 10 place in sun' in solar race "...Australia has produced two of the world's leading solar innovators...Dr David Mills...." More »
1st June 2009
Newcastle Herald
Winners will make a necessary transition "...The proposed new projects are wind farms at Nowlands Gap near Murrurundi and at the Kyoto Energy Park near Scone, and a solar thermal power plant at Liddell power station near Muswellbrook...." More »
27th May 2009
Maitland Mercury
Leader in solar power "...The Hunter Valley is set to play a huge role in Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's $4.2 billion solar power plan with the world's largest power station to be built right in our backyard...." More »
July 2009
Rolling Stone
Our 2030 Vision "...Eight key policy makers and lobbyists from the climate debate describe their vision for life in Australia twenty years from now..." More »
25th May 2009
Newcastle Herald
Glen plan runs into headwind "...There are significant technical and employment opportunities in the renewable energy area - Peter Garrett..." More »
22nd May 2009
Muswellbrook Chronicle
PM Praises Liddell "...The best part of it is that we will be using our biggest natural resource - the sun. - PM Kevin Rudd..." More »
21st May 2009
Northern Daily Leader
Glen plan runs into headwind "...Rather than be solar followers worldwide, we intend to be solar leaders worldwide, - PM Kevin Rudd..." More »
20th May 2009
Hunter Valley News
PM visits Hunter "...Not only does it support clean energy, it will boost economic activity, PM Kevin Rudd..." More »
19th May 2009
Newcastle Herald
Solar power gets a vote "...Ausra Inc, has taken the technology to the USA where it has won orders for much bigger plants..." More »
19th May 2009
ABC Newcastle (Newcastle)
Interview with Grant Every-Burns, CEO, Macquarie Generation More »
19th May 2009
2NM (Muswellbrook)
New dawn for the solar sector "...The Hunter Valley could secure solar power plants mentioned by the PM in his visit to Muswellbrook..." More »
18th May 2009
The Australian
New dawn for the solar sector "...The flagship program is, in effect, a tenfold increase in the Government's funding commitment to solar..." More »
18th May 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald
POWER TRIP - Cue the sun for Hunter Valley "...THE Federal Government's $1.4 billion investment in large solar power farms will help make it a leader in solar energy - PM Kevin Rudd..." More »
18th May 2009
Newcastle Herald
UNVEILED: Hunter goal in $4bn solar energy scheme - Green light "...Liddell is home to a 'demonstration-scale' solar plant and is 'a very good' example of what the Government hoped to achieve. - PM Kevin Rudd..." More »
18th May 2009
The Border Mail
PM shines light on solar plan "...THE Federal Government's $1.4billion investment in large solar power farms will help make it a leader in solar energy, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says..." More »
18th May 2009
Adelaide Advertiser
SOLAR FARMS $1.4bn pledge "...THE Government's $1.4 billion funding of large solar power farms would make Australia a green energy leader, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said yesterday..." More »
18th May 2009
Hobart Mercury
Sunshine superpower bid "...THE Federal Government's $1.4 billion investment in large solar power farms would help make it a leader in solar energy," - Prime Minister Kevin Rudd... More »
18th May 2009
Maitland Mercury
Rudd announces biggest solar energy project "...The Federal Government says it wants to create the largest solar energy project in the world..." More »
18th May 2009
Daily Liberal
PM spruiks plans for solar energy "...Mr Rudd yesterday visited the Liddell power station in the NSW Hunter Valley to outline how the $1.4 billion, announced in last week's budget, would be spent..." More »
18th May 2009
Sunshine Coast Daily
Budget powers up solar farms "...This underlines Australia's commitment to tackling climate change by taking a global leadership role in reducing carbon pollution and supporting innovation," Mr Rudd... More »
18th May 2009
Newcastle Herald
Quote unquote "...The Government hopes to build 'the world's biggest solar power generating plant, three times bigger than that which currently exists in California.' - PM Kevin Rudd..." More »
18th May 2009
2SM
PM Kevin Rudd is boasting Aust will be a world solar leader with the development of its solar power farms when visiting Liddell Power Station in the Hunter yesterday. More »
17th May 2009
ABC1 News
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at Liddell To view News footage click here »
17th May 2009
NBN News
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at Liddell To view News footage click here »
17th May 2009
ABC 774 Melbourne (Melbourne)
"...Federal Govt saying it wants to create the largest solar energy project in the world. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd visiting Liddell power station in the Hunter Valley..." More »
14th May 2009
BusinessGreen
Australian government unveils 1,000MW solar strategy "...The announcement took local solar industry players completely by surprise. 'It's extremely exciting,' said Bob Matthews, the chief executive of solar firm Ausra Australia..." More »
May 2009
Australian Private Equity & Venture Capital Journal
More funds for solar energy firm "...Funds from the new equity facility are to be used to expand and accelerate Ausra's solar thermal energy equipment supply business....." More »
14th May 2009
Business Spectator
The sunlight on the hill "...The headline figure is $1.35 billion in new funding for solar energy, which will be used to build four large-scale solar energy power stations...." More »
14th May 2009
The Age
Coal shoulder: all solar power to you "...This is a huge step, not just in Australia but worldwide. - Bob Matthews..." More »
9th May 2009
The Weekend Australian
Miners are on the back foot in the great emissions debate More »
7th May 2009
InvestorDaily
Starfish reinvests in solar company "...Starfish Ventures, Al Gore-founded Generation Investment Management, Ausra founding investors Khosla Ventures and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, and Kern Partners..." More »
4th May 2009
Sky Business News
Ausra Australia CEO Bob Matthews interviewed on Sky Business News To view News footage click here »
4th May 2009
Bloomberg
Ausra Australia CEO Bob Matthews interviewed on Bloomberg To view News footage click here »
4th May 2009
Bloomberg
Australia Delays Carbon Plans Due to Global Economy More »
28th April 2009
Business Spectator
Starfish adds to holding in Ausra "...Starfish Ventures has made a follow-on investment in Ausra. It owns under 10 per cent of the solar thermal technology company, which also counts Al Gore's Generation Investment Management among its stockholders..." More »
28th April 2009
The Australian
It's blue skies for solar equipment "...Ausra is in talks with numerous customers in Australia including power utilities....." More »
27th April 2009
The Australian Financial Review
Starfish adds to holding in Ausra "...Ausra's other four investors include Al Gore's Generation Investment Management..." More »
23rd April 2009
The Australian Financial Review
Funding for expansion "...Solar technology developer Ausra has secured a $US25.5 million ($36.3 million) equity funding facility...." More »
1st April 2009
The Age
Power-up for clean technology "...Globally, clean technologies have attracted serious investment..." More »
30th March 2009
The Australian
Starfish ventures into bigger pool "...Effective closure of the public markets means venture capital is being inundated with approaches. Starfish intends to keep its focus on Australian or Australian-related companies such as Ausra Dyson says..." More »
8th March 2009
ABC Radio National
The other climate debate To listen to Radio report click here »
March 2009
Ethical Investor
The other climate debate More »
7-8th February 2009
Australian Financial Review
Hot Stuff - Local Technology Offers effective alternative "...Our technology takes up 5 percent of the land to produce the same output."- Bob Matthews... More »
31st January 2009
The Age
The forsaken sun "...Will clean thechnology fall victim to the credit crunch or be underpinned by its potential pivotal role in the planets resources crunch?..." More »
31st January 2009
The Age
Nothing new under the sun: a nation falls behind "...The Government is still playing the handout game and not the systematic change game...." More »
27th January 2009
The Age
Solar hot shot poised to plug Australia into the sun "...We will have deals (to announce) this year for certain. It's very difficult to tell you where they are, but they're in two different states and they are very large projects. - Bob Matthews...." More »
3rd January 2009
Newcastle Herald
World First – Taking a shine to solar "...The Hunter's Liddell power station has become the first coal-fired electricity generator in the world to integrate solar technology into its operations..." More »
3rd January 2009
Newcastle Herald
Solar Liddell "...The fuel bill is zero, forever..." More »
2nd January 2009
Singleton Argus
Singleton – bursting with energy "...We look forward to supporting our region well into the future - Grant Every-Burns..." More »
