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CEC joins chorus “frustrated” by federal hypocrisy on solar waste, recycling
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
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
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
Investing 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
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
A 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
A 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
Senate 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
Fortescue 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
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
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
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
The 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
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?
Is 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
Having 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
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
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
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
Smaller energy retailers welcome ACCC and AER investigations into potential market gaming by Snowy Hydro gas plant.
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