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Renewables were Britain’s main power source in first quarter

Thu, 2020-04-09 10:44

Landmark quarter for Great Britain, with renewables providing 45% of all electricity generation and beating out total fossil fuel generation.

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Tesla to hike prices for Model 3, S and X in Australia due to plunging dollar

Thu, 2020-04-09 10:42

Electric car maker Tesla to raise pricing for Model 3, Model S and Model X in Australia as local currency drops amid Coronavirus crisis.

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Siemens to her German coal giant Uniper switch to “green hydrogen”

Thu, 2020-04-09 10:42

lignite fired power station behind a green agricultural landscape - optimised emissions reduction fund abatementSiemens to help fossil fuel generator Uniper decarbonise through development of green hydrogen projects.

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Fimer names Alessio Facondo CEO of FIMER Group

Wed, 2020-04-08 16:06

FIMER is pleased to announce the appointment of Alessio Facondo as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st April 2020.

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Monash University expert Scott Ferraro appointed to EEC Board

Wed, 2020-04-08 16:03

The Energy Efficiency Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Ferraroto the Training and Professional Development Expert position on the Council’s Board.

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Spain targets huge new wind and solar additions as part of stunning renewables plan

Wed, 2020-04-08 15:03

Siemens GamesaSpain's National Energy & Climate Plan targets renewables to account for 42% of the country’s total energy mix and 74% of its electricity by 2030.

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UK Crown Estate opens invitations for massive 7GW offshore wind tender

Wed, 2020-04-08 14:57

wind turbineUK Crown Estate opens invitations for the fourth round of its leasing for seabed rights to develop offshore wind projects with between 7GW and 8.5GW on offer.

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Cleantech startups get a boost with ARENA funding for EnergyLab

Wed, 2020-04-08 14:55

Photovoltaic solar panel business presentation - optimisedARENA tips in $480,000 into new EnergyLab start-up fund that will support new innovative clean tech businesses enter the Australian market.

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Big win for fossil fuels as regulators seek 12 month delay on 5-minute rule change

Wed, 2020-04-08 14:14

Big win for incumbent fossil fuel generators as regulators argue that Covid-19 pandemic requires 12-month delay to crucial market reform that would encourage more competition from batteries.

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The Driven Podcast: Australia’s electric dreams

Wed, 2020-04-08 13:47

 NissanNew Tritium CEO Jane Hunter assesses the electric vehicle landscape in Australia, the market for fast-charges, government policy, and declining fossil fuel car sales

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Tilt says capital return won’t stop battery storage investments

Wed, 2020-04-08 12:33

Tilt to give $260 million in excess cash back to investors, but says it won't impact decision on battery storage projects or Rye Park wind farm.

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Power Ledger partners with French utility to certify renewables with blockchain

Wed, 2020-04-08 11:28

Solar Panels on Suburban Waterfront Homes power ledger - optimisedBlockchain will be used to certify renewable energy trading in a partnership struct between Australian Power Ledger and French utility ekWateur.

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Solar investors say NT’s big battery in Darwin-Katherine grid is too small

Wed, 2020-04-08 07:51

Solar farm developers say the proposed big battery in Darwin is likely too small to do the job required, and urge shift to time of use tariffs for rooftop installations.

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Australia’s record year for investment and generation in renewable energy

Wed, 2020-04-08 07:43

Solar Panel Technician - optimisedThe CEC hopes governments will maintain the clean energy sector's momentum, after a year of record investment and construction activity.

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Morrison’s flagship energy policies – and private investment – stuck in parliamentary limbo

Wed, 2020-04-08 07:37

angus taylor scott morrison parliament - optimisedParliament's suspension means the Morrison government's key energy initiatives, including the $1 billion Grid Reliability Fund, are stalled, along with private investment.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s rapid and low cost path to zero emissions

Tue, 2020-04-07 14:43

ClimateWorks CEO Anna Skarbek on her latest report identifying ways to rapidly decarbonise Australia’s economy. Plus: WA’s ground-breaking distributed energy plan, and falling power prices.

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Li-ion co-inventor’s glass battery patent could upturn auto industry

Tue, 2020-04-07 13:50

 UT Cockrell SchoolNew glass battery electrode patent by Goodenough-lead team could form part of new go-to power source for electric cars and energy storage.

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Enviro groups slam Vales Point power station for spike in pollution

Tue, 2020-04-07 13:49

Vales Point power station sale decomissioning rehabilitation - optimisedEnviromental groups slam Vales Point for sharp increases in particulate pollution, that may put NSW residents health at risk.

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RES buys contested 100MW solar project on outskirts of Canberra

Tue, 2020-04-07 12:56

RES buys heavily contested 100MW Springdale solar project in NSW from Renew Estate.

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Raygen signs up global developer Photon, plans huge 1000MWh solar storage project

Tue, 2020-04-07 12:40

Photon takes equity stake in Australia's RayGen and claims its unique solar plus storage technology is the "holy grail" for renewables.

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