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International solar giant Q CELLS enters New Zealand market

Mon, 2021-02-08 13:07

Q CellsPress Release Globally renowned solar technology leader and total energy solutions provider, Q CELLS, is entering the New Zealand energy market for the first time in response to local demand for its high-quality, affordable products. The move comes as New Zealand establishes itself as one of the most exciting emerging renewable power markets in the […]

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New joint venture to develop hydrogen port on Victorian south coast

Mon, 2021-02-08 13:07

Liquefied natural gas lng carrier ship with five tanks - optimised hydrogenA new joint venture plans to develop a hydrogen terminal in southern Victoria, but will it use renewables?

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South Korea to spend $A56 billion to build world’s biggest offshore wind farm

Mon, 2021-02-08 12:21

offshore wind from ocean - optimisedSouth Korea government signs off on $A56bn plans to build a massive offshore wind farm in the Yellow Sea, as part of its pledge to quit coal power by 2030.

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Victorian government backs new hydrogen research facility with $10m injection

Mon, 2021-02-08 12:19

Australian hydrogen research gets a $10m boost from the Victorian government, with funding dedicated to boosting women's participation in the sector.

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South Australia achieves world-leading 60pct wind and solar share over last year

Mon, 2021-02-08 10:17

South Australia has reached more than 60 per cent wind and solar over the past 12 months, more than any other grid of its size in the world.

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US energy agency predicts more renewables, but comes under fire for fossil forecast

Sun, 2021-02-07 12:22

New US government forecasts show a renewable energy boom around the corner, but they probably underestimate the rate of change.

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UK climate data shows why Australia’s best bet is with wind and solar

Sun, 2021-02-07 12:18

The latest official emissions data confirm the UK is on the right path to net zero by 2050. Australia could achieve the same by expanding wind and solar.

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Kidston pumped hydro project gets $147m state government boost

Fri, 2021-02-05 14:36

power lines network infrastructure ARENA Monash Grid Innovation Hub - optimisedGenex locks in a $147m funding commitment from the Queensland government to establish new network link to Kidston pumped hydro project.

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Coal mine expansion rejected as “unacceptable” risk to drinking water

Fri, 2021-02-05 14:33

 Anne Lonergan).NSW Independent Planning Commission rejects proposal to expand a coal mine under major drinking water catchment, describing it as "not in the public interest."

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Jemena to lead wall charger trial to allow networks to control home EV charging

Fri, 2021-02-05 13:13

Jemena is to lead a trial of "smart wall chargers" across three states to test how networks can "dynamically" manage charging of electric vehicles at home.

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States must ramp up electric bus plans to meet net zero pledges

Fri, 2021-02-05 12:45

electric busNew report says states need to accelerate plans for zero emissions buses if they are to meet their net zero targets.

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New solar inverter standard rushed through, as AEMO pushes for tighter controls

Fri, 2021-02-05 11:42

An update to inverter standards to control rooftop solar systems, battery storage devices and electric vehicle charging, was rushed through a week before Christmas in 2020. But AEMO has bigger plans.

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Angus Taylor’s trouble with numbers continues as he snubs EVs on emissions costs

Fri, 2021-02-05 11:38

Angus Taylor's claims of $750 a tonne abatement cost for a "typical" electric vehicle is plain wrong, because it is based on the comparison of a big electric van with a small petrol one.

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Taylor pushes hybrid first strategy in “do nothing” transport transition policy

Fri, 2021-02-05 11:36

Taylor urges hybrids over electric vehicles, and says there will be no government incentives for EVs in policy paper described as a "flaccid" and "do nothing" document.

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Denmark signs off on massive artificial island plan for wind and green hydrogen

Fri, 2021-02-05 11:17

north sea energy island denmark"Broad coalition" of Danish political parties agrees to establish two energy hubs and associated offshore wind farms, starting with a 3GW artificial island in the North Sea.

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Hydro powered big battery approved for southern New South Wales

Fri, 2021-02-05 11:07

The Hume hydropower station in southern NSW (supplied)A hydro power station in southern NSW set to be joined by a 20MW/40MWh battery after planning approval granted for the project.

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Australia’s fossil fuel industry relies on saturation to quell outrage

Fri, 2021-02-05 09:42

Why is Australia so uniquely plagued by a deep-set fossil fuel industry? The answer lies in saturation - the boiling frog effect.

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Taylor rehashes old climate delay tactics with new hybrid vehicle plan

Fri, 2021-02-05 06:14

Morrison government's new vehicle strategy rehashes a collection of old anti-renewable tactics to slow the decline of fossil fuels in Australia. It's bad.

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CEP plans “world’s biggest battery” at Kurri Kurri, to deflate Morrison’s gas dreams

Thu, 2021-02-04 23:01

CEP, chaired by former NSW premier Morris Iemma, plans 1200MW big battery at Kurri Kurri, right where the Morrison government wanted to build a gas plant.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar’s cracking start to 2021

Thu, 2021-02-04 21:31

Gina Rinehart is going solar, so is a BHP nickel refinery, and most of the rest of Australia. But there is still the question of standards.

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