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Greek developer reaches financial close on 120MW of NSW solar projects
Greek 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
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
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
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
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
Snowy 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
New 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
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
Plans 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CEC 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
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?
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
Northvolt produces first battery cell with 100% recycled nickel, manganese, and cobalt.
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