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“Huge milestone” as AEMO switches on demand response in major market reform
The 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
Morrison 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
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
Owners 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”
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
Despite 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Solar 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
NSW 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
Scott 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
There 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
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
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
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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