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Schletter Australia has partnered with SCP ‘Solar Car Parks’ to launch the HELIOPARK range of Solar Car Ports for the Australasian market.

Wed, 2020-03-04 14:19

“SCP ‘Solar Car Parks’ are delighted to be partnering with Schletter who have such a longstanding proven worldwide track record for quality solar mounting systems.

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Shell 10GW offshore wind-to-hydrogen plan “should be possible”

Wed, 2020-03-04 13:47

Shell plans to develop Europe’s largest green hydrogen project powered by as much as 10GW of offshore wind reportedly gets tacit support from Netherlands government.

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NSW upper house recommends lifting bans on nuclear energy

Wed, 2020-03-04 13:26

Aerial survey of a nuclear power plant under construction - optimisedA pro-nuclear stacked NSW upper house inquiry advocates for the repeal of nuclear prohibitions. NSW Labor re-affirms position against a nuclear industry.

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Italian oil major Eni promises 55GW of renewables by 2050

Wed, 2020-03-04 13:16

Eni announces an energy transition plan which aims to develop over 55GW of new renewables capacity by 2050, but still no plans to move towards net-zero emissions.

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Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest emerges as key backer behind Windlab takeover

Wed, 2020-03-04 13:13

pipeline bango wind farm Wind turbines creating renewable energy on cattle farm - optimisedMining magnate emerges as key backer of takeover offer for wind farm developer Windlab – a bid that has won the unanimous backing of the company's directors.

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Tasmania sets world-leading target of 200 per cent renewables by 2040

Wed, 2020-03-04 12:29

musselroe wind farm eagal radar tasmania - optimisedTasmania Liberal government says it will release a new Renewable Energy Action Plan in April, to chart the path to updated target of 200% renewables generation by 2040.

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UK infrastructure giant John Laing quits Australian wind and solar sector

Wed, 2020-03-04 10:57

Infrastructure giant John Laing to cease all new investment in wind and solar in Australia, citing impact of transmission losses and a market where the 'returns no longer reflected the risks.'

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Evoenergy turns to renewable gas as ACT’s zero emissions target looms

Wed, 2020-03-04 08:57

natural gas cooking appliance act governmentACT's gas phase-out gains momentum as Evoenergy recognises it may not be viable to connect new homes to the gas network and looks to renewable alternatives.

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Trina Solar looks to cut system costs with “next stage” 500W modules

Wed, 2020-03-04 08:40

Trina Solar unveils new range of high-efficiency solar modules it says could cut the overall cost of installing solar by up to 4 per cent.

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Home battery boost as Victoria expands rebate, NSW launches interest-free loans

Wed, 2020-03-04 08:35

Victoria has expanded its government rebate for battery storage to more than 250 postcodes, while NSW has finally launched the pilot for its interest-free solar battery loans.

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2020 looms as last potential choke point for LGC supply – unless policy settings change

Wed, 2020-03-04 08:27

Projected LGC surplus soars from 2021 onward, and only a change of policy or an eye-watering increase in voluntary demand will prevent that outcome from playing out.

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Vestas steps in to maintain Lincoln Gap turbines after Senvion troubles

Tue, 2020-03-03 14:34

Macarthur Wind Farm vestas senvion wind turbine maintainenceVestas to provide maintenance services to the Lincoln Gap wind farm, following the financial woes of turbine supplier Senvion.

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SA big batteries again steer state through interconnector dramas

Tue, 2020-03-03 13:09

South Australian big batteries again step up to provide crucial balancing services after the state – again – separated from the rest of the NEM.

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Cherry Tree wind farm set to start sending power to Victorian grid

Tue, 2020-03-03 12:30

John Laing-owned 57MW Cherry Tree wind farm set to start sending power to grid after turbine construction completed, and the long-delayed project was energised.

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Department officials walk back Coalition coal funding promises, say no decisions made

Tue, 2020-03-03 11:31

funding senate estimates liddell collinsville Coal Power Station - optimisedFederal energy department officials downplay Morrison government coal power funding commitments, saying no final decisions made on Collinsville or Liddell.

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Know your NEM: AEMO sells solar and battery short in transition blueprint

Tue, 2020-03-03 09:31

AEMO has sold the deployment of solar and costs of battery storage well short in its 20-year plan, according to industry experts.

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Great new all-electric cars that you cannot buy in Australia

Tue, 2020-03-03 09:26

vw ID3 with ionity chargerInterested in buying an electric vehicle in Australia? Good luck. It won’t take you long to discover that the choice is not large, barely more than a handful, compared to a wide choice available in Europe.

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How to run the National Electricity Market on 96 per cent renewables

Tue, 2020-03-03 09:23

Windlab simulation of 96% renewable NEM shows very high renewables penetration is possible with boosted wind and solar, firmed by existing hydro and readily achievable levels of storage.

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Three “breakthrough” clean energy technologies of the 2020s identified

Tue, 2020-03-03 08:28

hydrogen plantDNV GL names three new technologies that could “significantly decarbonise” CO2-heavy industries by 2030, including battery chemistries, heat pumps and green hydrogen.

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Victoria energy efficiency market rides wave of optimism, NSW hopes to follow

Tue, 2020-03-03 08:21

After an eye-watering rally, VEEC market settles in mid $30s awaiting government's response. Meanwhile, a waiting game of sorts is also playing out north of the border.

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