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How “supersized” wind turbines could boost value of wind energy to the grid

Tue, 2020-07-14 13:31

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

Tue, 2020-07-14 09:13

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

Tue, 2020-07-14 06:53

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

Mon, 2020-07-13 17:59

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

Mon, 2020-07-13 15:00

hydrogen UNSW LAVO Fuel cell in laboratory - optimisedThe 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

Mon, 2020-07-13 14:39

acciona solar farm panels queensland-2Solar 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

Mon, 2020-07-13 14:29

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

Mon, 2020-07-13 13:53

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

Mon, 2020-07-13 11:48

social distancingWhat 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

Mon, 2020-07-13 09:38

UNGI tumut 3 penstocks snowy pumped hydro - optimisedGlobal 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

Mon, 2020-07-13 08:00

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

Sun, 2020-07-12 14:48

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

Sat, 2020-07-11 07:21

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

Fri, 2020-07-10 20:33

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

Fri, 2020-07-10 19:32

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

Fri, 2020-07-10 14:51

hydrogen plantNorthern 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

Fri, 2020-07-10 14:19

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

Fri, 2020-07-10 14:08

Canva - Loy Yang brown coal power station - optimised 2 Australian Energy Council lobbyCorrespondence 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

Fri, 2020-07-10 12:58

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

Fri, 2020-07-10 12:45

How California could meet its goal of 100% clean electricity by 2040, five years ahead of schedule.

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