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Australian start-up to test hydrogen-to-heat catalyst in first real-world pilot

Tue, 2021-12-07 12:41

Star Scientific will deploy its hydrogen-to-heat technology in a real-world pilot with Mars Food Australia. (Supplied).An Australian start-up will deploy its innovative hydrogen-to-heat technology, potentially paving the way for the decarbonisation of food production.

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MPower to add batteries across network of 5MW solar farms after success of trial

Tue, 2021-12-07 12:35

MPower says success of network battery trial with Endeavour Energy paves way to add "grid-forming" batteries across portfolio of small solar farms.

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5B bulks up to deliver ultra low cost solar for huge Sun Cable project

Tue, 2021-12-07 11:00

sun cable 5b solar northern territory optimisedModular solar innovator 5B buys Adelaide-based solar mounting specialist as it bulks up to deliver "ultra low cost" solar at a massive scale.

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Bluescope enlists Shell for renewable hydrogen plans for Port Kembla steel

Tue, 2021-12-07 10:43

The Port Kembla industrial area in NSW emissions safeguard mechanismBluescope signs MoU with Shell to work on renewable hydrogen project that would help decarbonise the Port Kembla Steelworks.

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Alinta proposes 1,000MW offshore wind farm to help power Portland smelter

Tue, 2021-12-07 09:30

 Alcoa Australia).Alinta unveils plans to build 1,000MW offshore wind farm near Portland to help deliver 100 per cent renewable energy supply to local aluminium smelter.

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Bowen says Labor ready to take climate election fight to Morrison and Taylor

Mon, 2021-12-06 14:31

Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen addresses the National Press Club in Canberra, (AAP Image/Lukas Coch).Chris Bowen says Labor ready to fight Coalition on climate at next election, and issued a debate challenge to Angus Taylor.

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Towers for Australia’s biggest wind turbines arrive in north Queensland port

Mon, 2021-12-06 14:22

First deliveries of parts of the massive Vestas turbines that will make up the 157MW Kaban wind farm in north Queensland arrive in port.

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Wilson and Sharma celebrate subsidised solar for Double Bay sailing club

Mon, 2021-12-06 14:07

Tim Wilson kicks off pre-election campaigning with visit to Double Bay Sailing Club, whose solar was funded through the Morrison government’s Powering Communities Program.

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Explainer: Labor plans 85 “solar banks” to open up solar to renters. What are they?

Mon, 2021-12-06 13:32

Labor's 'solar banks' policy could break down the barriers to solar ownership for the millions of households who can't install rooftop solar.

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Morrison’s lack of climate action puts national security at risk, former defence chief says

Mon, 2021-12-06 03:00

Former Defence Force Chief Admiral Chris Barrie AC (Retd) (Supplied).National security experts welcome Labor's committment to undertake climate risk assessment, and say Morrison still "missing in action".

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World’s biggest renewables player to create major “greentailer” in Australia

Sun, 2021-12-05 23:01

Bungala solar farmWorld's biggest renewable energy company secures energy retail licence in Australia where it will offer green energy, virtual power plants and EV charging.

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Labor has produced a brilliant renewables plan wrapped up in a terrible climate plan

Sat, 2021-12-04 11:58

Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese (right) and shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen speak to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)Labor has cancelled out the massive increase in renewable potential by allowing for greater emissions in transport, industry and agriculture.

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Regulator tips “big reduction” in emissions in 2022, as renewables push out more coal

Fri, 2021-12-03 14:25

Latest Clean Energy Regulator data sets the scene for "a big reduction of emissions” going into 2022, as solar and wind continue to push coal out of the mix.

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Look, no taxes! Labor’s modest target assumes 82 pct renewables and 89 pct EVs by 2030

Fri, 2021-12-03 14:22

Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese (right) and shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen speak to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)Labor eyes 82 pct market share for renewables and 89 pct share of EVs in new vehicle sales by 2030, as part of its revised and "modest" emissions target.

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NSW seeks wind, solar and storage proposals for Hunter and Central Coast REZ

Fri, 2021-12-03 12:30

 Canva).NSW seeks proposals for wind, solar and storage project in a new renewable energy zone centred at the heart of its coal mining regions.

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Labor lowers 2030 target to 43 per cent, to blunt Morrison scare campaign

Fri, 2021-12-03 09:12

Shadow Minister for Climate Change Chris Bowen. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas)Labor to take a 43 per cent emissions target to the next federal election, and a paired back policy platform designed to blunt Morrison scare campaign.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Hazelwood transition from dirty coal plant to big battery

Fri, 2021-12-03 09:08

Hazelwood power station - Jeremy Buckingham via creative commons 2 - optimisedBen Bolot from ATCO on the role pumped hydro storage could play in a renewables dominated grid in Australia.

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New Zealand’s biggest solar farm to be built at Christchurch Airport

Fri, 2021-12-03 07:54

A 150MW solar farm - by far the biggest in New Zealand - is to be built at Christchurch Airport, and funded by an Australian-based renewables fund.

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Acciona signs solar supply deal for 3GW green hydrogen plant in Queensland

Fri, 2021-12-03 07:47

Massive Queensland green hydrogen project signs up 600MW solar farm, the first of a dozen similar deals to reach its 2030 production targets.

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Solar and La Niña boost summer reliability outlook, but failing coal still a worry

Fri, 2021-12-03 05:21

Australian Energy Market Operator predicts no supply shortfalls for second summer in a row, but is keeping a close eye on rain, Yallourn, and the solar duck.

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