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Google inks solar farm deal in NSW Riverina to help big data go green
A business-critical data centre specialist and a global renewable energy provider are teaming up with tech giant Google to build new generation capacity in Australia's main electricity grid.
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Frontier beefs up solar and green hydrogen plans, as it joins renewables race in wild West
The race to harness Western Australia's huge renewables potential has a new contender, following Frontier Energy's acquisition of Waroona Energy.
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Newest peaking gas plant fires up for first time: At least it’s connected to a pipeline
EnergyAustralia fires up country's newest peaking gas generator for first time. It won't likely be needed often, but at least it is connected to a pipeline.
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Iceland volcano in Reykjanes peninsula erupts after weeks of activity – video
Eruption comes a month after nearly 4,000 inhabitants of the fishing town of Grindavik were evacuated when the area was hit by a 'seismic swarm' of more than 1,000 earthquakes in 24 hours. The Reykjanes peninsula in recent years has seen several eruptions in unpopulated areas, but the latest outbreak could pose a risk to Grindavik, authorities say.
Iceland declares state of emergency over volcanic eruption threat
Iceland volcano: eruption begins on Reykjanes peninsula after weeks of activity
Earthquake kills more than 100 in north-west China
UN confirms Colombia as host for 2024 biodiversity COP
Renewables cover more than half of Germany’s electricity demand for first time in 2023
Germany has generated more than half of the electricity it used this year with renewable energy for the first time, new data shows.
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COP28 a “tragedy for the planet” as Stockholm Syndrome took hold
Up to 100,000 people — most of whom derive their professional status and income from climate-related politics, advocacy and business — flew into Dubai for COP28. The result was an unmitigated disaster.
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“Certainty and continuity:” Bowen locks in Arena chief for another three years
Federal energy minister secures Darren Miller for a third term heading up Arena, to guide the agency through "a period of substantial growth."
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Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator taps fintech firm to develop unit register, working with ASX on national exchange
AGL to begin construction of Australia’s biggest “grid forming” battery in 2024
AGL's 500MW/1,000MWh Liddell battery – Australia's biggest battery with grid-forming inverter capabilities – will begin construction in the new year.
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You can’t make a net-zero Australia on a gas cooktop | Tristan Edis
There must be trade-offs if we are to get serious about cutting emissions – and phasing out gas appliances is one of the easiest
In the Climate Change Authority’s inaugural annual review of Australia’s emission reduction progress, it warned us: “There are some hard decisions and trade-offs we, as a society and as individuals, need to make together for a successful transition to a net zero economy.”
In many cases it will fall to politicians to make these trade-offs on our behalf and there will be a range of people and industries significantly affected.
Continue reading...Australia's freight used to go by train, not truck. Here's how we can bring back rail – and cut emissions
CP Daily: Monday December 18, 2023
US carbon developer’s partnership with oil major pursues grassland credits
Wasted wind power adds £40 to household energy bills, says think tank
Brazilian state to launch concession for large-scale reforestation via carbon market -local media
Volcano erupts in south-west Iceland
AVL finishes electrolyte factory, no word on when first vanadium flow batteries will be made
AVL's electrolyte factory will supply the key element its subsidiary VSUN needs to build vanadium flow batteries.
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