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Australia’s solar leadership at risk, says PV pioneer, as large-scale market slumps

Mon, 2023-10-16 13:17

Solar pioneer says "ambition and co-ordination" needed to continue Australia's strong PV history, and to open up new opportunities in local manufacturing.

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New design could make lower cost, more efficient lithium-sulphur batteries a reality

Mon, 2023-10-16 13:16

Monash researchers say they have solved a problem in the development of lithium sulphur batteries, which are touted to be half the cost of rival lithium chemistries.

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It’s time for reconciliation to be led by the clean energy opportunity

Sun, 2023-10-15 11:49

avonlie solar farm workers beonWe blew it. It’s now incumbent on all in the clean energy sector to find meaningful ways to give voice and genuine partnership to First Nations communities in the clean energy revolution.

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Engie and Posco pursue huge green hydrogen project in Pilbara to feed green steel

Sun, 2023-10-15 11:04

Chichester Solar Farm Alinta FortescueEngie and Posco team up again to study major green hydrogen project in Pilbara to supply a green iron facility and potentially green steel.

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Australia’s biggest battery – 2.4GWh – wins federal environmental approval

Sun, 2023-10-15 09:19

The biggest battery project in Australia - just 25 kms from the Melbourne CBD - has gained federal environmental approval.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: The power of putting First Nations first

Fri, 2023-10-13 14:06

How Beon Energy has left a lasting legacy and set a new benchmark for meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities. Plus, AEMO's solar switch-off push.

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From 30 jobs to “generational change:” When solar projects put First Nations first

Fri, 2023-10-13 13:26

avonlie solar farm NSW beonEmployment, self esteem, agency. How genuine and early engagement with Aboriginal communities can build solar farms and meaningful change.

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CleanCo seeks another 3GW of wind and solar to boost pipeline to more than 5GW

Fri, 2023-10-13 12:40

CleanCo puts out a call for another 3GW of new wind and solar projects as state government advances massive Borumba pumped hydro project.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Social licence in the regions

Fri, 2023-10-13 12:34

Energy Insiders podcastWe talk to three people in regional Australia dealing with renewable and transmission projects about the issue of social licence. Plus: Brookfield’s big win.

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How to unlock $250 billion in energy assets under (and on) our own roofs

Fri, 2023-10-13 11:50

Tesla home batterySix policy changes to unlock Australia's powerhouse of behind-the-meter energy assets to further benefit consumers and hit our climate targets.

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Wind energy workforce needs to double in Australia to help deliver “colossal growth”

Fri, 2023-10-13 11:48

rye park wind tiltGlobal report says transitioning fossil fuel workers will be key to building the wind energy workforce as countries like Australia drive huge development growth.

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Solar thermal investment – now – could shave billions off energy transition bill

Fri, 2023-10-13 11:47

New report argues that for grid decarbonisation, the smart money should be on long duration storage – with concentrated solar at the forefront.

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First “stand-alone” renewable hydrogen system plugs in at manufacturing facility

Fri, 2023-10-13 06:47

Self-contained power system that combines solar and a renewable hydrogen hybrid battery begins trial run at Victoria manufacturing facility.

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Australian solar pioneers presented with world’s top engineering prize

Thu, 2023-10-12 23:01

Australian and Chinese researchers whose worked delivered the stunning cost reductions in solar PV presented with world's top engineering prize.

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Nuclear dependent France extends life of coal generators to avoid winter blackouts

Thu, 2023-10-12 21:07

France has extended the life of two coal fired generators to help meet expected power shortages this winter as it struggles with reliability in its ageing nuclear fleet.

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AGL inks another renewable off take deal for Macarthur wind farm

Thu, 2023-10-12 13:58

 VestasAGL seals a seven-year deal with biotech giant CSL to supply enough green electricity to cover all of the energy needs of its Victorian operations.

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ACCC rejects AEMO request to co-ordinate repairs of ageing coal clunkers

Thu, 2023-10-12 13:56

liddell closure april 28 coalJust days after favouring climate outcomes over competition, ACCC reverts to type by denying AEMO request to co-ordinate timing of repairs to country's ageing fleet of coal generators.

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NSW to legislate emissions targets, despite dithering over coal – urged to do more

Thu, 2023-10-12 13:25

NSW has announced it will enshrine the state's emissions reduction targets in law, including a 2030 target of "at least" 50 pct and net zero by 2050. It has been urged to do more.

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Rooftop solar PV production reaches a new milestone – 12GW for the first time

Thu, 2023-10-12 11:45

Rooftop solar PV reaches another milestone - producing more than 12GW for the first time on Australia's main grid.

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Fortescue energy boss says Forrest “betting his net worth” on mega green hydrogen plans

Thu, 2023-10-12 11:25

forrest willoughby bango wind turbineFortescue Energy boss Mark Hutchinson says Andrew Forrest is "betting his net work" on the success of the company's planned green hydrogen mega projects.

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