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Greek developer reaches financial close on 120MW of NSW solar projects

Fri, 2021-11-19 11:14

corowa solar farmGreek industrial group secures finance for three 40MW solar farms in NSW, with lenders ANZ, Societe Generale and Westpac.

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Australian researchers close in on low cost solar hydrogen tech, with no electrolysers

Fri, 2021-11-19 10:55

ANU researcher Dr Siva Karuturi. (Supplied).Australian researchers make crucial advance towards low cost, high efficiency, direct solar-to-hydrogen production, without the need for electrolysers.

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Big battery to displace diesel and help Tahiti leap to 75 per cent renewables

Thu, 2021-11-18 20:50

Kokam to build a big battery in Tahiti that will displace diesel and help the island territory reach its 75 per cent renewables target.

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Video: Tesla shows how batteries can kick fossil fuels out of the grid

Thu, 2021-11-18 14:21

Tesla posts video about cool things that battery inverters can do, including ability to mimic rotating machines and smooth way for kicking fossil fuels out of the grid.

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Land law changes proposed to open up “millions of hectares” for huge green hydrogen plans

Thu, 2021-11-18 14:17

Proposed amendments to WA Land Administration Act would introduce a new, more flexible form of land tenure to pave way for giga-scale renewables.

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Snowy boosts profits, and executive bonuses, as it cashes in on volatile markets

Thu, 2021-11-18 13:35

Snowy Hydro Tumut 3 pumped power station energy storage - M Mazengarb - optimisedSnowy Hydro delivered larger profits despite higher energy market volatility, allowing managing director Paul Broad to take home a $1.09 million bonus.

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Why Morrison and Taylor won’t “meet and beat” their 2030 emissions target

Thu, 2021-11-18 11:51

emissions smoke stack research sustainability industry - canva - optimisedNew analysis finds no evidence Australia will achieve a "projected" 35 per cent cut in emissions by 2030, and even the official Paris targets are in doubt.

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Great Solar Business Podcast: How to use data to streamline your solar business

Thu, 2021-11-18 11:17

Dive into the world of ‘ones-and-zeros’ to find out how they can help grow your business, with Warwick Johnston from Sunwiz.

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Massive 6,000MW wind and solar hub proposed in S.A. for green hydrogen

Thu, 2021-11-18 10:48

South Australia windPlans for a massive 6000MW green hydrogen export production facility in South Australia have been unveiled.

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South Australia takes another big leap towards 100 per cent wind and solar

Thu, 2021-11-18 10:32

South Australia sets new global benchmark for renewables as fossil fuel generation hits record low, and wind output a record high.

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Fortescue gets quick planning approval for world’s biggest electrolyser factory

Wed, 2021-11-17 14:53

Fortescue obtains planning approval for world's biggest hydrogen electrolyser factory little more than a month after plans first unveiled.

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Fossil gas hydrogen could lead to “substantial” lift in emissions, and higher prices

Wed, 2021-11-17 14:27

 Canva.New research shows hydrogen production from fossil gas presents "substantial risk" of higher emissions, and higher prices, due to fugitive emissions.

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Taylor concedes key government policy was never intended to cut emissions

Wed, 2021-11-17 14:16

Federal energy and emissions reduction minister Angus Taylor speaking at an event in Sydney. AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi.Taylor rules out strengthening the Safeguard Mechanism, raising fresh questions around how the Morrison government intends to get to zero net emissions.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: The green energy transition as seen from Japan

Wed, 2021-11-17 14:13

Isshu Kikuma from BloombergNEF discusses the energy transition in Japan, and opportunities for offshore wind and green ammonia.

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Six-minute EV battery hopeful enters trading halt, following reports of ASIC probe

Wed, 2021-11-17 13:59

 Magnis Energy Technologies).Magnis Energy enters trading halt following reports the giga-scale battery hopeful's chairperson is being investigated by corporate watchdog.

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Queensland’s biggest coal export terminal goes 100 pct renewable, with certificates

Wed, 2021-11-17 13:09

Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal inks deal with CleanCo to offset 100% of its electricity consumption with the purchase of renewable energy certificates.

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Market reforms critical for hydro storage in race to renewable grid, CEC says

Wed, 2021-11-17 13:05

Snowy Hydro Tumut 3 pumped power station energy storage - M Mazengarb - optimisedCEC report makes case for the “forgotten giant” of clean electricity, calls on market regulators and governments to drive investment in hydro storage.

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Global battery storage market to hit one terawatt hour by 2030, says BNEF

Wed, 2021-11-17 10:59

Global battery storage installations will increase 20-fold to more than one terawatt hour by 2030, says BNEF.

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Could a skills shortage stall the renewable energy revolution?

Wed, 2021-11-17 10:44

Industry insiders warn Australia is struggling to meet demand for both specialised and generalised labour to drive the renewable energy transition.

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Northvolt produces first fully recycled lithium-ion battery cell

Wed, 2021-11-17 10:23

Northvolt produces first battery cell with 100% recycled nickel, manganese, and cobalt.

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