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Edify Energy selects Tesla Megapack batteries for big battery projects in NSW

Mon, 2022-03-21 15:44

gannawarra batteryTesla lands a 300MWh battery storage order for its Megapack technology with Edify in NSW.

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Waiting on Zuck: Why independent publishers are going on a news freeze on Tuesday

Mon, 2022-03-21 14:58

Small and regional publishers are implementing a news freeze on Tuesday to protest their exclusion from the massive handouts made to big media by the social media giants.

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“We also need to eat:” Big solar biting into food security, says NSW MP

Mon, 2022-03-21 14:56

Independent Member for Wagga Wagga supports local push to keep “solar factories” off productive agricultural land in the region known as the “food bowl” of NSW.

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The staggering numbers behind Australia’s green energy opportunity

Mon, 2022-03-21 14:28

Australia could become a major zero emissions export superpower, with 2,700pct renewables.Australia could slash emissions across the Asia Pacific by switching to zero emissions exports and 2,700 per cent renewables, ANU researchers say.

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Fortescue says its “very stretch” 15m tonne green hydrogen targets now very achievable

Mon, 2022-03-21 14:26

Fortescue CEO admits 15 million green hydrogen target by 2030 was "very stretch", but now seems very achievable given developments over last 12 months.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Fortescue’s grand green energy plans

Mon, 2022-03-21 14:13

Julie ShuttleworthFortescue Future Industries CEO Julie Shuttleworth on the company’s myriad green energy plans and its ambition to produce 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen a year by 2030.

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Taylor offers carbon farmers tax cuts, as “dodgy” offsets put in the spotlight

Mon, 2022-03-21 12:10

 Canva).Taylor offers carbon farmers a tax cut after slashing their potential income, as think tank targets dodgy carbon credits.

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Germany can cope with a lot less Russian gas, but not entirely without it

Mon, 2022-03-21 09:00

Canva - Burning oil and gas from flare structure - optimisedIf Russian gas imports were to stop completely, Germany would have to save around 290 terawatt-hours, and lower temperatures in buildings by up to 1°C.

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Russian invasion a stark reminder we should have doubled-down on renewables years ago

Mon, 2022-03-21 08:41

Localised clean energy production is not just necessary to tackle climate change. It will prove vital as we navigate the turbulent decade we find ourselves in.

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Labor returned in South Australia landslide, but questions loom over hydrogen future

Sun, 2022-03-20 15:06

Labor's landslide win in South Australia, which saw energy minister Dan van Holst Pellekaan lose his seat, has implications for the grid leading world's transition to renewables, and national policy.

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AGL gets green light for 2GWh big battery at Liddell

Sat, 2022-03-19 21:44

AGL wins approval for Liddell big battery, at site of soon to be closed coal plant, which will have storage of up to 2 gigawatt hours.

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GE produces world-first prototype of fully recyclable wind turbine blade

Fri, 2022-03-18 14:23

A prototype of a world-first 100 per cent recyclable wind turbine blade has been produced at a manufacturing facility in Spain, marking a big step towards "closing the loop" for wind power.

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“Consult with industry:” Taylor asked to delay carbon market changes after price crash

Fri, 2022-03-18 14:16

Minister for Energy Angus Taylor during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas).CMI wants surprise changes to the Emissions Reduction Fund delayed following dramatic price crash so the government can consult with industry.

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DER: Market rule-maker breaches faith with households, business and industry

Fri, 2022-03-18 13:41

AEMC's do nothing decision on DER regulations reinforces the need for fundamental reform of the country's energy institutions.

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Australia’s green bank celebrates $10bn investments, still has another $5bn to spend

Fri, 2022-03-18 13:18

Clean Energy Finance Corporation CEO Ian Learmonth (supplied).CEFC hits $10 billion investment milestone, and still has nearly $5 billion to spend on energy transition, including electric vehicles and hydrogen.

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Will offshore wind get the same favourable regulatory treatment as oil and gas?

Fri, 2022-03-18 13:06

Many regulatory hurdles still standing in the way of offshore wind development. Meanwhile, in the oil and gas sector...

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Solar Insiders Podcast: The global rooftop boom

Fri, 2022-03-18 12:11

 Canva).Global rooftop solar installations expected to reach nearly 100GW in 2025. As Australia’s solar pioneers get together.

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“Not fit for purpose”: Labor vows to overhaul regulatory process for transmission projects

Fri, 2022-03-18 10:44

Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen addresses the National Press Club in Canberra, (AAP Image/Lukas Coch).Labor wants to overhaul regulation of major transmission projects to increase community consultation, while Taylor revives 'gold plated' scare campaign.

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“Huge moment:” Australia’s Sundrive claims new solar cell efficiency milestone

Fri, 2022-03-18 09:44

SunDrive, an Australian solar start-up backed by tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes, claims new solar cell efficiency record.

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Global rooftop solar installations to double by 2025 to nearly 100GW a year

Fri, 2022-03-18 06:45

 Canva).New analysis by Rystad Energy predicts global rooftop solar PV installations will surge to 95GW a year by 2025.

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