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CEC joins chorus “frustrated” by federal hypocrisy on solar waste, recycling

Wed, 2021-06-23 15:34

Clean Energy Council says it, too, has tried to initiate a national approach to solar panel recycling that was ignored by the federal government.

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UNSW researcher wins top international solar technology gong

Wed, 2021-06-23 14:43

UNSW Engineering Professor Thorsten Trupke has won the internationally coveted IEEE William Cherry Award for outstanding contributions to photovoltaic science and technology.

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WA slams feds “premature” rejection of Pilbara renewable hydrogen hub

Wed, 2021-06-23 13:36

WA hydrogen minister says the federal government rejected the up to 26GW Asian Renewable Energy Hub "prematurely" and with no meaningful engagement.

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Reality check from a former energy executive: Nothing about new gas stacks up today

Wed, 2021-06-23 11:41

Gas turbine electrical offline power plant with twilight outage - optimisedInvesting in new gas is a poor choice, risking stranded asset write-offs for shareholders and worsening climate change. I wouldn’t spend a cent on it.

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A controversial US book is feeding climate denialists in Australia

Wed, 2021-06-23 10:20

Australian commentator Alan Jones has been championing a contentious book about climate science which has gained traction in the US. So does it hold up?

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Democrat bill targets US solar manufacturing to bolster national energy security

Wed, 2021-06-23 10:14

solar panelsA bill to establish a tax credit for domestic solar manufacturers has been introduced to the US federal parliament. Meanwhile, in Australia...

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New renewables now beating most operational coal: IRENA report

Wed, 2021-06-23 09:29

wind turbines sunset australia farm renewables - optimisedA new report from an international renewables agency shows that new renewables are beating existing coal on price, all around the world.

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Senate delivers major blow to Taylor’s bid to redirect renewable energy funds to fossil fuel projects

Tue, 2021-06-22 21:28

parlview senate ARENA regulationsSenate issues major blow to Morrison government, rejecting Taylor's quest to open up ARENA funds for CCS and fossil hydrogen, blocking new regulations.

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Fortescue inks land deal for massive Tasmania green hydrogen project

Tue, 2021-06-22 15:32

Bell Bay Tasmania industrial district - canva - aapFortescue signs exclusive agreement with TasPorts to lock in a Bell Bay location for its massive 250MW green hydrogen project.

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Yarranlea solar farm secures finance with Infradebt, on “merchant” basis

Tue, 2021-06-22 15:31

The operational 103MW Yarranlea solar farm developed by Risen Energy in Queensland’s Darling Downs region has announced the close of a senior debt facility.

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Yallourn stuck on quarter capacity as scramble continues to save coal mine

Tue, 2021-06-22 15:15

EnergyAustralia says it hopes to seal cracks in coal mine embankment this week, but the really big decision – where to divert the river – has not been taken.

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IKEA & Rockefeller foundations pledge $US1 billion renewable energy catalyst

Tue, 2021-06-22 14:15

New billion-dollar charity partnership to unlock finance and resources to provide reliable renewable electricity to the over three billion people globally who currently go without.

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Federal government seeks input on proposed hydrogen “guarantee of origin” scheme

Tue, 2021-06-22 14:03

hydrogen refuelling - canva - optimisedThe Morrison government has called for feedback on new "guarantee of origin" certification scheme to track hydrogen production.

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“Blindsided,” says Ley, as developers reel from shock renewable hydrogen decision

Tue, 2021-06-22 13:54

Sussan Ley's bizarre decision to block a major renewable hydrogen project is now also ironical, as the environment minister cries foul over lack of consultation on UNESCO's Great Barrier Reef call.

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Will Matt Kean’s EV policy really make NSW the Norway of Australia?

Tue, 2021-06-22 10:01

nsw government EV policy budget announcement - aap - optimisedIs Matt Kean's ambitious new EV policy enough to make NSW the Norway of Australia? Is that even the right baseline to be using?

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Gas industry mirrors Morrison, pivots to message of energy security

Tue, 2021-06-22 09:53

natural gas cooking appliance act governmentHaving realised it's a "bit on the nose," the gas industry's new marketing strategy plays into the Morrison government's big lie that we need gas for future prosperity.

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Solar tax debate futile unless we tackle the “original sin” of price regulation

Tue, 2021-06-22 08:30

Despite appearances, this is not a problem about rooftop solar exports. The real problem lies in how network sunk costs are recovered from consumers.

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Australian flow battery tech picked for Malaysian green hydrogen project

Mon, 2021-06-21 15:15

ASX-listed TNG Limited signs agreement with Malaysian renewable hydrogen facility to supply locally developed vanadium redox flow batteries.

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Court rulings add pressure, but it’s the market that will drive fossil fuel giants to change

Mon, 2021-06-21 15:13

It might sound like the fossil fuel industry is on the defensive after a landmark court ruling and two shareholder votes, but how much power do these decisions really carry?

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Small retailers welcome investigation into Snowy gas plant bidding practices

Mon, 2021-06-21 14:56

Snowy Hydro CEO Paul Broad. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch).Smaller energy retailers welcome ACCC and AER investigations into potential market gaming by Snowy Hydro gas plant.

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