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“Huge milestone” as AEMO switches on demand response in major market reform

Wed, 2021-10-27 06:34

subsidies network Electric Power Transmission Lines at Sunset demand response - optimised network ACCCThe long-awaited Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism kicked in this week, in one of the market's most significant reforms.

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Renewables to supply 69 pct of Australia’s main grid by 2030, government projections show

Wed, 2021-10-27 05:24

wind turbines sunset australia farm renewables - optimisedMorrison government projections show Australia's main grid on track for 51 per cent renewables by 2025, and 69 per cent by 2030.

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Australia aims for “ultra-low cost” solar to drive green energy transition

Tue, 2021-10-26 17:20

Australia announces a new stretch cost target for solar power of just $15/MWh, to help cut cost of green energy, green hydrogen, and green steel.

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Sun Cable welcomes Singapore plan to import 4GW of electricity by 2035

Tue, 2021-10-26 14:59

sun cable 5b solar northern territory optimisedOwners of what would be world's biggest solar project welcomes Singapore plan to import up to 4GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035.

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First Tesla big battery in NSW ready for testing and trials as “virtual machine”

Tue, 2021-10-26 14:41

The first big battery in NSW is registered and ready for testing and to accelerate the shift away from traditional fossil fuel technologies.

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World “way off track” as global emissions surge to new highs, WMO says

Tue, 2021-10-26 14:39

emissions smoke stack research sustainability industry - canva - optimisedDespite the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, global greenhouse gas emissions surged to new highs last year, UN-backed agency says.

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Eleven lessons from the blow out in costs for HumeLink transmission line

Tue, 2021-10-26 13:47

The HumeLink debacle highlights why transmission projects need far more scrutiny, far earlier in the development process.

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“A joke:” Morrison’s net zero plan has net zero detail, and no change to policies

Tue, 2021-10-26 13:43

Minister for Energy Angus Taylor and Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas).Morrison commits Australia to net zero emissions by 2050 that will not be law but will depend on unknown technologies, offsets and no new policies.

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Australia’s oldest open cut coal mine to be transformed into major renewables hub

Tue, 2021-10-26 09:27

Large-scale solar, battery storage and green hydrogen production have been added to pumped hydro plans for Australia’s oldest open-cut coal mine.

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Wind farms don’t work in the dark, says Nationals MP

Tue, 2021-10-26 09:25

Nationals MP says wind farm don't work in the dark. No wonder they are scared of net zero.

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Coalition’s $13m “positive energy” campaign makes no mention of wind power

Tue, 2021-10-26 09:17

Coalition spends $13M promoting growing share of renewables, but makes no mention of the biggest source of renewables in Australia - wind energy.

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Modeller used to attack Labor policies hired to “verify” Taylor’s net zero modelling

Mon, 2021-10-25 18:38

Minister for Energy Angus Taylor during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas).Consultant who produced modelling used to attack Labor Party climate policies hired to "validate" Morrison government's net zero modelling.

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Woodside unveils $1bn “clean” hydrogen plan based on gas, CCS and offsets

Mon, 2021-10-25 14:38

Woodside opts to base massive Western Australia "clean" hydrogen plans on gas, using offsets and CCS technologies to market it as net-zero emissions.

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Solar meets more than 100 per cent of local demand in South Australia again

Mon, 2021-10-25 14:03

Bungala solar farmSolar meets more than 100 per cent of South Australia state demand again. Rooftop solar alone may also reach that benchmark anytime soon.

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Australian low-carbon lithium processing tech aims for “sustainable” battery market

Mon, 2021-10-25 13:59

pilbara minerals lithium mine cefc - optimisedNSW start-up aims to establish a foothold in the massive global battery supply chain with its Australian made, low-carbon lithium processing technology.

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“Scotty from Marketing” splurges $12.9m advertising climate policies

Mon, 2021-10-25 13:31

scott morrison SnowyScott Morrison spends nearly $13 million promoting uptake of renewables in Australia, mostly through policies his government tried to destroy.

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Net-zero target is win to savour, but must be matched by greater ambition for 2030

Mon, 2021-10-25 12:00

climate crisisThere are no excuses – Scott Morrison must also take a revised 2030 target to Glasgow.

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Wind and solar limits relaxed after four big spinning machines installed

Mon, 2021-10-25 10:39

Four big spinning machines installed in South Australia, paving way for more wind and solar in the grid, and another step towards 100 pct renewables.

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Taylor refuses Senate order to release net zero modelling, says not in public interest

Mon, 2021-10-25 10:27

Taylor to reject Senate order to release the government's modelling of a zero net emissions target for 2050, claiming 'public interest immunity'.

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Tesla Megapacks set new charge and discharge records at Victoria Big Battery

Mon, 2021-10-25 10:22

Victoria Big Battery sets new benchmark - believed to be a world record - for charging and discharging as it ramps up testing.

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