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Pitt was not told that Kaban project he vetoed would include big battery

Fri, 2021-06-04 14:33

Federal resources minister Keith Pitt. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch).Officials did not tell Keith Pitt the Kaban Energy Hub included a battery, before he vetoed a $280m loan on the basis the project wasn't dispatchable.

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Saudi Aramco invests in Swiss energy storage company Energy Vault

Fri, 2021-06-04 13:24

World's biggest oil and gas company makes strategic investment in Swiss based energy storage innovator Energy Vault.

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Boom! Why supersonic planes are a climate nightmare

Fri, 2021-06-04 12:07

Are emissions-free supersonic jets really around the corner? Almost certainly not - and they may significantly worsen emissions, too.

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Woolworths signs first wind farm supply deal in first step towards 100pct renewables

Fri, 2021-06-04 12:03

lincoln gap wind farmSupermarket giant Woolworths signs its first renewable energy PPA, buying power from the Bango Wind Farm being built near Yass.

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Lightsource BP lands finance for two new solar projects in Australia

Thu, 2021-06-03 15:56

Ligtsource BP lands $330 million in finance to give go-ahead to two new solar projects in NSW and Queensland.

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Video: IEA creates big problem for Australia’ government

Thu, 2021-06-03 15:06

The recent IEA report destroys the Government’s justifications for fossil fuel expansion.

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Greens are right: Exploded Callide turbine should be replaced by a big battery

Thu, 2021-06-03 14:49

The Queensland Greens say the destroyed Callide coal unit should be replaced by a big battery, not a new turbine. Why do the big parties not understand that?

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South Australia’s key lessons in prioritising a renewables grid over fossil fuels

Thu, 2021-06-03 13:54

South Australia's transition to a renewables-dominated grid delivers important lessons to other governments planning the same.

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Woodside’s planned Scarborough gas field equivalent to 15 new coal plants, report says

Thu, 2021-06-03 13:07

santos offshore gas field emissions - optimisedScarborough Gas Field being developed by Woodside and BHP would result in an additional pollution equal to 15 new coal-fired power plants.

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AEMO welcomes two new independent directors

Thu, 2021-06-03 12:59

aemoThe Australian Energy Market Operator is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Julieanne Alroe and Mr Kee Wong to the AEMO Board as independent directors, effective 1 June 2021.

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Queensland coal generators tripped off like dominoes after Callide explosion

Thu, 2021-06-03 12:48

An initial report from AEMO into the Callide explosion indicates that multiple coal and gas generators tripped off. Energy experts are not sure why.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Shell Australia’s big power play

Thu, 2021-06-03 10:41

Shell Australia CEO Tony Nunan talks about new NSW contract, big batteries, electric vehicles, hydrogen, LNG and carbon capture.

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Queensland leads the world in Australia’s coal mining blitz

Thu, 2021-06-03 10:00

Coal-fields of Queensland have more coal under development than any state or province in the world.

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NSW calls for 8,000MW of wind, solar and storage proposals for New England

Thu, 2021-06-03 09:46

NSW puts out call for 8,000MW of wind, solar and storage in biggest ever program of its type in Australia.

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Renewables dominate investment, but needs to triple by 2030: IEA report

Thu, 2021-06-03 07:46

IEA outlines major shortfall in investment in clean energy, energy efficiency and other decarbonisation measures at a critical moment for climate.

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Heat pumps may cause dangerous water pollution, report warns

Wed, 2021-06-02 16:03

Heat pumps are regarded as a miracle of low-carbon heating technology, but a new report suggests the refrigerants they use carry environmental risks.

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Transcript: Energy Insiders podcast interview with CEC’s Kane Thornton

Wed, 2021-06-02 15:53

This is a lightly edited transcript of the recent Energy Insiders podcast, featuring the Clean Energy Council CEO Kane Thornton. Giles Parkinson  00:29 Hello, and welcome to this latest episode of the Energy Insiders podcast. My name is Giles Parkinson. I’m the editor of Renew Economy, and joining me as usual is David Leitch, ITK Principal. […]

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AGL vs Greenpeace: legal showdown starts over logo use in environmental campaigns

Wed, 2021-06-02 15:46

Greenpeace Australia Pacific General Counsel Katrina Bullock, CEO David Ritter and Senior Campaigner Glenn Walker. (Supplied).Federal court hears AGL Energy's legal challenge to Greenpeace's use of its logos in campaign labelling the energy company "Australia's Greatest Liability".

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EnergyAustralia may build pumped hydro plant next to Mt Piper coal generator

Wed, 2021-06-02 15:43

EnergyAustralia says it may build pumped hydro storage facility next to Mt Piper coal generator in NSW.

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The Driven Podcast: The future of electric bikes

Wed, 2021-06-02 15:10

Nigel Morris talks about the transition to electric motorbikes with animator and film-maker and electric motorcycle YouTuber Sam Baker.

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