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Why New Zealand could become global leader on corporate climate risk disclosures

Thu, 2022-01-27 11:34

 Canva).The Investor Group on Climate Change says New Zealand has an opportunity to set world's best practice for company climate risk reporting.

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“Just fluff:” European power utilities not doing enough to deliver on net zero pledges

Thu, 2022-01-27 10:39

All the talk of mid-century targets is just fluff so long as their business plans have no way of delivering on them, says new report on power utility net zero pledges.

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Singapore wealth fund buys into Australian green hydrogen mega projects

Thu, 2022-01-27 10:32

remote australia solar farm desert - canva - optimisedSingapore’s sovereign wealth fund buys strategic stake in InterContinental Energy, which is developing biggest green hydrogen projects in Australia and around the world.

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Europe’s largest grid-tied batteries to be operational by 2024

Wed, 2022-01-26 20:52

floating wind ScotlandAMP Energy to build two 400MW, two hour battery installations in Scotland, to boost the local grid's wind resources.

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The media needs to get better at interrogating hydrogen

Wed, 2022-01-26 15:41

 HySTRA).Most media coverage of a big new brown coal hydrogen project greenwashed the news and talked up CCS. An accident on Morrison's website shows us why.

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Hexagon teams up with FRV to add solar to hydrogen and ammonia hubs

Tue, 2022-01-25 16:15

Hexagon and FRV to look at adding solar component to planned "clean hydrogen" hubs and lower the costs of CCS

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Audi e-tron: I can’t hear it, but I can feel it

Tue, 2022-01-25 14:52

We have a look at the Audi e-Tron, the big electric SUV. And this one is bright red!

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Australian wave energy technology gets backing from Japanese shipping giant

Tue, 2022-01-25 14:51

Australian founded wave energy technology gets investment boost from Japanese shipping giant, leading to a 1.5MW pilot project and a wave and wind hybrid.

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Albanese: No tricks in Labor’s “straightforward” climate and clean energy plan

Tue, 2022-01-25 14:46

Australian Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra. AAP Image/Lukas Coch.Albanese says Labor has presented a costed, effective, climate change policy, while Morrison's net zero "pamphlet" lacks the certainty industry needs.

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Renewables key to making electricity supplies affordable in remote communities

Tue, 2022-01-25 13:56

remote australia solar farm desert - canva - optimisedANU researchers say many households in remote communities experience frequent power disconnections and solar could be part of the answer.

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Fortescue thinking big on heavy EVs, and WA green energy hub

Tue, 2022-01-25 13:33

Fortescue says initial focus of WAE purchase will be on electrifying heavy vehicles, rather than passenger EVs, as it also eyes green energy hub in WA.

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Sport events urged to follow Tennis Australia’s lead and ditch fossil fuel sponsorship

Tue, 2022-01-25 12:41

Santos advertising featured prominently during the 2021 Australian Open final. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt).With Tennis Australia ditching Santos as a major sponsor, there are fresh calls to end fossil fuel sponsorship of sports and other major events.

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Funding for next-gen big batteries open next week, on road to fully renewable grids

Tue, 2022-01-25 11:25

A new $100 million funding round for next generation big battery storage installations, seen as crucial for the switch to fully renewable grids, will open next week.

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Australia’s first hydrogen shipment – why it’s important and why there’s so far to go

Tue, 2022-01-25 10:47

 HySTRA).The first shipment of hydrogen is a significant event, but there are questions still about the technology, the costs and its environmental benefits.

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Australia’s best performing wind and solar farms in 2021, and the leading states

Mon, 2022-01-24 14:53

 Risen)Victoria topped the states for wind and solar output in 2021, but it's another state that hosts the best performing projects.

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What would you pay for? RenewEconomy wants your feedback

Mon, 2022-01-24 13:31

RE reader surveyWhat sort of content could attract a premium? RenewEconomy would like to know your thoughts.

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Dozens of questions on climate and energy policies go unanswered by Morrison

Mon, 2022-01-24 12:39

Minister for Energy Angus Taylor during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas).Senate estimates questions, relating to the Morrison government's climate and energy policies, remain unanswered and are weeks overdue.

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Fortescue buys Williams Engineering in major push into battery storage

Mon, 2022-01-24 09:00

Fortescue snaps up engineering offshoot of legendary F1 racing team, as it looks to battery storage to cut emissions in heavy transport and other hard to abate sectors.

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Solar and wind are cheaper than ever: So why the EU energy price crisis?

Fri, 2022-01-21 13:45

If renewables are now so much cheaper, why can’t consumers buy electricity directly from them and avoid paying the gas and carbon costs?

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Australian hydrogen market achieves key export milestone – but with the wrong colour

Fri, 2022-01-21 13:30

 HySTRA).Australia achieves major milestone with purpose-built ship arriving to take first shipment of liquid hydrogen to Japan. But it's not green hydrogen – and it's not even clean.

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