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“Pacific Bully:” Australia accused of greenwashing climate finance commitments

Thu, 2021-11-04 12:52

Australia Palau Islands from above Pacific Islands climate change cop26 - optimisedA new report suggests Australia is a bad neighbour in the Pacific, using international aid to bully Pacific countries into silence over climate dissent.

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More than 40 countries to make pledge to end coal generation, but not Australia

Thu, 2021-11-04 11:51

coal mine train loader siemens adani train rail - 1200 - optimisedAround 190 countries and organisations, including subnational governments, banks and utilities, expected to sign pledge to end coal use.

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Great Solar Business Podcast: Surviving the solar coaster

Thu, 2021-11-04 11:50

platform solar corporate installation roof topNigel discusses how deep and long lasting relationships with technology suppliers can really make a difference to solar businesses with Lindsay Hart from Selectronic, who has over 35 years of experience in this ever-changing industry.

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Forrest’s relentless pursuit of green hydrogen deals extends to Jordan and Argentina

Thu, 2021-11-04 10:36

chichester solar farm alinta pilbara fortescueAndrew Forrest continues spree of green energy deal-making, with massive renewable hydrogen hubs proposed for Jordan and Argentina.

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Global emissions to surge past pre-Covid, as world fails to grasp ‘green recovery’

Thu, 2021-11-04 10:00

emissions smoke stack research sustainability industry - canva - optimisedGlobal greenhouse gas emissions will surge past pre-Covid levels, as the world returns to old practice, despite calls for a "green recovery".

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Is bigger always better when it comes to solar modules?

Thu, 2021-11-04 09:06

Large scale solar developers in Australia are starting to explore new, larger, module sizes in their installations. There are now many large modules on the market. But is bigger always better? A large scale PV power plant not only delivers consistent green energy, but is also a significant financial investment over 25 years. Long term […]

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Redman to head Transgrid as it chases renewable energy future

Thu, 2021-11-04 07:54

Transmission company Transgrid names former AGL boss Brett Redman as new CEO.

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Glasgow Brief: Greta pledges net zero swearing, as new targets keep 2 degrees within reach

Thu, 2021-11-04 05:42

 IISD/ENB.Greta Thunberg pledges to offset swear words, investors pledge $175 trillion to decarbonisation, and new targets may keep 2 degrees within reach.

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World’s biggest solar and storage project proposed for South Australia

Wed, 2021-11-03 21:37

Photon and RayGen set sights on what they claim will be world's biggest solar and storage facility, to be built in South Australia.

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Australia finally wakes up to solar opportunity – “world’s cheapest clean electricity”

Wed, 2021-11-03 13:15

Australia unveils 30-30-30 plan, designed to help deliver ultra low cost solar to power new green industries and emission cuts.

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Morrison leaves Glasgow with Australia’s global reputation in a state of crisis

Wed, 2021-11-03 13:04

Scott Morrison, Prime Minister of Australia delivers an address, during the COP26 Summit in Glasgow. (Ian Forsyth/AP)Scott Morrison had a chance to reset Australia's position on global climate action, instead he leaves Glasgow with Australia's reputation in crisis.

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More clean energy will insulate against rising coal, oil and gas prices

Wed, 2021-11-03 12:56

Economic recovery should be fuelled by renewables, not fossil fuels.

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With “net zero 2050” and 1.5°C in same breath, Glasgow reeks of cognitive dissonance

Wed, 2021-11-03 09:07

young people fight for climate change - Global warming and enviroment concept - Focus on banner - optimisedGlasgow will not get close to pledges to halve emissions by 2030, and any reputable climate scientist will say that means warming will shoot past 2°C.

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Another blow to thin film, as Solar Frontier quits manufacturing and switches sides

Wed, 2021-11-03 05:38

One of world’s largest manufacturers of thin-film solar panels to stop production, and switch panel technology, just as Andrew Forrest moves in.

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Glasgow Brief: Australia spruiks gas projects at COP26, as US and EU make major methane pledge

Wed, 2021-11-03 05:20

President of COP26, Alok Sharma, chairs a session of the conference in Glasgow. Photo by IISD/ENB.Day 2 of COP26 saw some leaders make significant pledges to cut methane emissions and halt deforestation. Australia promoted its gas industry to the world.

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NSW government seeks offers for renewable hydrogen hubs

Tue, 2021-11-02 15:57

hydrogen fuel renewable arena - optimisedNSW seeks expressions of interest in new renewable hydrogen hubs as it seeks to roll out up to $3 billion in government support.

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“Remarkable:” South Australia reached 100 pct renewables nearly every day in October

Tue, 2021-11-02 15:06

Bungala solar farmWind and solar reached 100 per cent of more of local demand in South Australia in every day in October, bar two.

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How Australia’s coal country past is scuppering its renewable energy future

Tue, 2021-11-02 14:23

Australia needs to massively scale up renewables to reach net zero, but they are handicapped by a system designed for fossil fuels.

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Australia hits record share of 35 per cent renewables in month of October

Tue, 2021-11-02 14:13

Australia's main grid achieved a record 35 pct renewables share in October, half way to the federal government's expected 69 pct share by 2030.

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Can Australia parlay “dumb luck” of mineral riches to lead world in battery recycling?

Tue, 2021-11-02 12:37

Australia has all the minerals needed for battery storage, does it also have the nous to be world-leading, end-to-end battery supply chain?

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