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“We gave up:” Quinbrook’s back with big battery plans and withering critique of Taylor’s policy failure

Tue, 2022-05-24 14:26

Quinbrook ready to invest in Australia again, but gives withering critique of Angus Taylor's policy failure.

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Australia has the resources to be a renewable energy superpower, now it needs a plan

Tue, 2022-05-24 14:16

 Canva).The last federal government has left a considerable mess in the electricity sector for the incoming Labor government to clean up.

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Albanese commits Australia to stronger 2030 target, starts climate reset

Tue, 2022-05-24 13:32

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, U.S. President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are greeted by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, right, during his arrival to the Quad leaders summit at Kantei Palace. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)Anthony Albanese hits reset on Australia's international climate stance, formally committing Australia to a stronger 2030 emissions target.

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ARENA-backed energy retailer goes into administration as price surge causes havoc

Tue, 2022-05-24 12:18

ARENA-backed energy retailer first to go into administration as surge in electricity prices causes havoc in markets.

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Australian carbon prices surge on Labor win, as Bowen holds back ‘greenslide’

Tue, 2022-05-24 12:14

Incoming Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen speaks to the media during a press conference in Brisbane, (AAP Image/Darren England).The price of Australian carbon offsets jumps after Labor win, even as Chris Bowen seeks to dampen prospects of higher climate targets.

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“Under-prepared on all fronts:” Australian renewables exposed to supply and cost crunch

Tue, 2022-05-24 12:00

Major report from global insurer warns of tough road ahead for Australian renewables market feeling effects of supply-chain “long Covid.”

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“Liars:” Forrest and Turnbull take aim at fossil fuel hydrogen, set new green hydrogen target

Tue, 2022-05-24 07:49

andrew forrest green hydrogenAndrew Forrest and Malcolm Turnbull take aim at fossil fuel hydrogen and CCS as new 100 million a year green hydrogen target set.

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The political and media establishment ignored climate – but voters didn’t

Tue, 2022-05-24 06:40

Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)Media outlets and big political parties ignored climate change. Will they recognise their mistake, as the issue gets bigger for voters?

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Fossil fuel industry loses its grip over Australia’s climate and energy policies

Mon, 2022-05-23 15:03

Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen addresses the National Press Club in Canberra. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch).Change of government will see a clean-out of fossil fuel industry lobbyists that held sway in the corridors of power for nearly a decade.

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Labor must move quickly on climate and energy: Here’s a list of things to do

Mon, 2022-05-23 14:59

sapphire wind farmLabor needs to move quickly on climate and energy. A trip to Japan for the Quad meeting should be followed by a visit to a wind or solar farm.

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A letter to incoming minister for climate change, Chris Bowen

Mon, 2022-05-23 14:11

Labor climate change and energy spokesperson Chris Bowen. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas).Australia can become a global clean energy superpower with a modern and prosperous economy powered by reliable, low-cost, clean energy.

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Offshore wind farm balancing German power grid in green energy “milestone”

Mon, 2022-05-23 14:04

Offshore wind energy in Germany is being used to stabilise the country's electricity system in case of grid fluctuations.

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Greens power play: New parliament to be a leadership test for Adam Bandt

Mon, 2022-05-23 13:05

Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt addresses the floor during the Greens Reception for the 2022 Federal Election. (AAP Image/James Ross)The Greens celebrate best ever federal election result, and a win for climate action. But the next three years will be a leadership test for Adam Bandt.

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Cannon-Brookes says election shows AGL coal plans untenable, as Forrest lays into Coalition

Sun, 2022-05-22 17:00

Fortescue Future Industries Chairman Andrew Forrest poses for a photograph in Sydney. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi)Billionaires Mike Cannon-Brookes and Andre Forrest seize on climate driven poll results to push case for rapid green energy transition.

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Labor takes power with help of Teals and Greens and climate push

Sat, 2022-05-21 23:45

Coalition swept from power by a stunning and unprecedented surge in support for Teals and Greens and a strong enough rebound for Labor.

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Too much wind and solar? Or just too much Angus Taylor?

Fri, 2022-05-20 15:04

scott morrison SnowyAustralia's energy minister kept saying there is too much wind and solar. Now the industry agrees there is too much Angus Taylor, and the Coalition has to go.

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Forrest hails Europe’s massive green hydrogen plan, says it could do more

Fri, 2022-05-20 14:52

hydrogen plantFortescue boss welcomes European Commission plan for major financial and policy support for a rapid and massive deployment of green hydrogen.

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Soaring electricity prices start to bite, but worst delayed until after election

Fri, 2022-05-20 14:47

Consumers are starting to feel the effects of soaring wholesale electricity prices, but true impact hinges on a decision postponed to after election.

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Great Solar Business Podcast: Making the most of Trade Shows

Fri, 2022-05-20 14:46

SEC conference covid-19 - optimisedNow trade shows are back Grant Behrendorf from AC Solar Warehouse provides the dos and don’ts for anyone hosting a booth.

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Angus Taylor denies access to details of Clover Moore letter, not ‘offical documents’ under FOI

Fri, 2022-05-20 14:43

Federal energy minister Angus Taylor reacts during House of Representatives Question Time. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch).Angus Taylor blocks FOI request for documents relating to infamous Clover Moore letter, which wrongly exaggerated the Lord Mayor's travel expenses.

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