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“The Australian way:” Morrison exposes Australia as climate laggard on world stage

Tue, 2021-11-02 10:38

scott morrison kyoto international talks aap climate change - optimisedMorrison took his climate plan to Glasgow and the world has seen it as a hollow gesture, with Fiji offering its own blueprint for Australia to follow.

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Rooftop solar squashes grid demand to records lows in two states

Tue, 2021-11-02 09:01

Rooftop solar pushes minimum operational demand down to record lows in two states, and reaches 87 per cent of supply in South Australia.

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NSW flooded by 11GW of pumped hydro proposals for big flip to renewables

Tue, 2021-11-02 05:30

NSW attracts 28 pumped hydro projects totalling 11 gigawatts to help back up wind and solar in its rapid switch to renewables.

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Glasgow Diary: Australia named a ‘fossil of the day’ on first day of COP26

Tue, 2021-11-02 05:05

Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrives for the COP26 summit at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow. (Phil Noble/Pool via AP)Australia named 'fossil of the day', Boris Johnson compares climate change to 'James Bond style doomsday device' and Biden apologises for actions of Trump administration.

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Beyond net zero: Ex Patagonia boss leads push into “regenerative” technologies 

Tue, 2021-11-02 04:00

A new Australian-based venture capital firm featuring ex Patagonia boss Rose Marcario is raising $50 million to invest in what it calls “regenerative” technologies, a step beyond “sustainability” and “net zero” into investments that can help restore damage to the planet and people. ReGen Ventures is seeking $50 million and has already locked in $20 […]

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No “big bang” as ESB confirms rethink on CoalKeeper design

Mon, 2021-11-01 14:49

National Cabinet approves ESB's suite of reforms for the NEM, but promises more work on capacity mechanism, including low-emissions focus.

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Australia now has nearly 1kW of solar per capita after smashing year of rooftop installs

Mon, 2021-11-01 14:20

rooftop solarAustralia now has nearly 1kW of solar installed for every person in the country, thanks to a record year of rooftop installations.

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Morrison fumbles in Rome, but his main game is to block progress at Glasgow

Mon, 2021-11-01 14:18

Scott Morrison in New York. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas)Morrison's mishandling of major international relationships has come back to bite the PM, as Australia isolated on the eve of COP26.

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Tindo Solar seek investment partners as it prepares new factory, storage offer

Mon, 2021-11-01 14:05

Tindo Solar GM Robert Sporne, CEO Shayne Jaenisch, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen and Member for Makin Tony Zappia outside Tindo Solar in Adelaide. (AAP Image/Morgan Sette).Tindo Solar seek investment partner as it prepares to open its new plant in Adelaide and prepares a new retail offering that includes battery storage.

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Solar and wind keep getting cheaper, and crush coal, gas and nuclear on costs: Lazard

Mon, 2021-11-01 13:33

Latest LCOE report from Lazard confirms that wind and solar by far the cheapest of all energy sources, and cost of storage is falling too.

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Glasgow Diary: “COP26 is our last best hope to keep 1.5° in reach”

Mon, 2021-11-01 13:15

President of COP26, Alok Sharma, addresses the opening of the conference in Glasgow. Photo by IISD/ENB.COP26 officially launched in Glasgow; G20 disappoints; China proposes 1.2TW of renewables but comes up short on targets, and Greta arrives.

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Maoneng secures planning approval to build biggest battery in South Australia

Mon, 2021-11-01 12:29

Maoneng wins planning approval for what will be the biggest battery in South Australia, to be built just north of Adelaide.

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First stage of Mt Isa solar farm gets green light after supply deal with zinc miner

Mon, 2021-11-01 11:57

First big solar farm to be built in Mt Isa grid after APA lands a 15-year supply contract with a local zinc miner.

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Forrest strikes deal with UK billionaires for biggest renewable hydrogen play in UK

Sun, 2021-10-31 20:08

Andrew Forrest strikes deal with billionaire Bamford family to become biggest supplier of renewable hydrogen in UK, with focus on heavy transport.

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Huge 2.8GW solar farm proposed for Tiwi Islands in new green hydrogen plan

Sun, 2021-10-31 17:45

remote australia solar farm desert - canva - optimisedA 2.8GW solar project has been proposed for the Tiwi Islands in the Northern Territory, along with green hydrogen hub for exports to Asia.

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South Australia shortlists seven renewable hydrogen projects for massive export hub

Sun, 2021-10-31 13:44

South Australia shortlists seven projects that could deliver 1.5 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen to its proposed new hub.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Mike Cannon-Brookes on the green energy future

Fri, 2021-10-29 15:31

Mike Cannon Brookes - Smart Energy Summit - optimised Mike Cannon-Brookes discusses government policy failure, Sun Cable, the cost of capital, and whether the 1.5°C target can be met.

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First big battery in NSW bursts in action for first time in western Sydney

Fri, 2021-10-29 15:27

The first big battery in the country's biggest state grid bursts into action for the first time on Friday.

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“It’s just bullshit:” Cannon-Brookes and Joyce clash over methane and renewables

Fri, 2021-10-29 14:19

Mike Cannon-Brookes and Barnaby Joyce go head-to-head on the future of clean energy, and the future of agriculture under net zero.

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Overcoming Covid barriers, a surprising number of Australians will be in Glasgow

Fri, 2021-10-29 12:18

 Andrew Milligan/PA WireWith more than 30,000 people expected in Glasgow, Australia will be well represented by both official and non-government delegates at COP26.

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