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How “supersized” wind turbines could boost value of wind energy to the grid
New study shows that “supersized wind turbines” can possibly enhance the value of wind energy to the electricity system by around $US4-5/MWh.
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Cleantech stocks bounce back from Covid, set scene for green recovery
Deloitte Australian CleanTech Index bounces back after shock from Covid-19 and rounds off seven years of significantly outperforming the ASX200.
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Graph of the Day: Map of Tasmania generation – hydro and wind
Map of Tasmania's fossil-fuel free electricity generation, showing existing hydro and wind.
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Huge Dundonnell wind farm hit by “unanticipated” commissioning delays
Tilt Renewables warns of hit to earnings after massive Dundonnell wind farm faces commissioning delays, company cites “insufficient clarity” from AEMO.
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Australian-led venture takes next step towards residential solar hydrogen storage system
The commercialisation of an Australian-invented residential hydrogen storage system to be accelerated with help of engineering firm GHD.
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Queensland renewable energy zones a jobs goldmine
Solar Citizens report finds turbocharging Queensland large-scale renewable energy industry would create 9,300 construction jobs every year for 10 years and almost 6,000 ongoing jobs.
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Renewables-dominated South Australia delivering cheaper power than Vic, NSW
South Australian consumers set to reap benefits of world-leading renewables grid, with falling wholesale electricity prices delivering cheaper power than Victoria or NSW.
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Uni Newcastle’s printable solar cell innovation gets real-world test
Flexible and printable solar panels developed by the University of Newcastle get first real-world test in new community shade structures in Sydney.
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Get ready for a virus-driven change in energy use
What happens beyond the immediate crisis will depend on how governments, business and households react. Here are some possibilities.
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GE signs agreement to develop 500MW pumped hydro project in NSW
Global energy giant GE signs agreement to help fast-track proposed 500MW pumped hydro storage project at Dungowan Dam in New England region of NSW.
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Patience pays off as world’s biggest solar contractor takes leading position in Australia
The world's biggest solar EPC contracting company takes leading position in Australia solar market as local and international competitors fall by the wayside.
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Graph of the Day: Map of Victoria generation – Coal, gas, wind, solar, batteries and hydro
Map of Victoria electricity generation, showing existing coal, gas, hydro, wind and solar plants, and battery storage.
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The electric recipe of Norway’s zero emissions transport boom
Norway's EV success is a simple reminder of something too often forgotten: policy and hard work both result in real change. Can Australia do it too?
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Queensland solar retailer hit with hefty fine for telemarketing breaches
Queensland-based solar retailer slapped with hefty fine in latest federal crackdown on telemarketing breaches by the solar industry.
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Nissan Leaf owners should be able to power their homes with their cars later this year
Nissan Leaf owners will finally get access to bi-directironal chargers, and the ability to power their home from their battery on wheels, by the end of the year.
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NT unveils strategy to lead global renewable hydrogen market
Northern Territory unveils Renewable Hydrogen Strategy to become a world leader in transition to renewable hydrogen on path to net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Energy Insiders Podcast: Digital, distributed and democratic – The new energy future
SwitchedIn CEO Andrew Mears joins the Energy Insiders podcast to talk about behind the meter issues, virtual power plants and all things, digital, distributed and democratic.
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Revealed: How the big energy lobby tried to use Covid-19 to derail energy market reforms
Correspondence released under FOI reveals just how quickly the big energy lobby move to use Covid-19 outbreak to lobby for delays to crucial reforms.
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Graph of the Day: Map of Queensland generation – coal, gas, wind, solar, hydro
Map of Queensland generation, showing existing coal, gas, hydro, wind and solar plants.
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California’s glide path to renewable energy nirvana
How California could meet its goal of 100% clean electricity by 2040, five years ahead of schedule.
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