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AEMO pushes solar register as rooftop installations head to 56GW
AEMO sets out guidelines for solar register as it tries to capture detail of solar installations, which are heading to 56GW and will be biggest energy source in country.
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How we could clock up one billion electric flying taxi flights by 2030
There could be more than 1 billion flights in electric air taxis by 2030, in an industry predicted to be worth more than $2 trillion.
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More Australian drivers looking to hybrid vehicles, young looking to ride-share
Roy Morgan suggests drivers increasingly want to buy hybrid cars, but overall sales will fall as people look to electric and car-sharing options.
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Mirvac taps Melbourne start-up for shared solar at new apartments
ASX-listed property developer inks deal with Allume Energy to use its solar sharing technology at new apartment complex – and potentially across all multi-occupant buildings.
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Wind energy sets new records as strong investment and windy weather combine
Blustery conditions lead to record wind output in Australia's main grid on Tuesday, as the Tesla big battery also plays heavily in the arbitrage market.
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Galilee Basin “carbon bomb” about to explode as coal and gas developers rush in
Rush of new fossil fuel projects, egged on by the Coalition Government, is likely to push global emissions higher while ACCC warns gas producers on prices.
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EnergyLab on the lookout for female founders to take on the Clean Energy sector
Leading Australian clean energy accelerator to launch Women in Clean Energy Fellowship in Melbourne.
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WA councils urge state to step up on clean energy
An alliance of 21 local governments have called for a renewed state government commitment to renewable energy and tackling climate change.
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Relief as “common sense” and Supreme Court prevail over Queensland solar rule change
Solar industry exhales as Queensland Supreme Court throws out controversial, potentially crippling solar rule change. State government has promised to appeal the decision.
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Why Australian solar projects offer lower returns to investors than US
ASX listed scale solar fund says solar projects in the US are more attractive than those in Australia because competition is hitting profit margins for investors.
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CEFC notches up 2GW of wind farms, with delivery of 227MW Collector project
Ratch-Australia’s 227MW Collector Wind Farm set for construction after reaching financial close this week, and getting finance for its merchant model from CEFC.
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Varta acquires Varta Consumer Batteries business from Energizer
Varta signs agreement to acquire Europe-based VARTA Consumer Batteries business from US battery company, Energizer.
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Tailem Bend solar farm officially opens, now for second stage and battery
Tailem Bend solar farm formally opened as developer eyes the next stage for project expansion and large-scale battery storage in South Australia
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Off the grid: AEMC paves way for stand alone systems to replace poles and wires
Landmark ruling means networks can now take thousands of consumers off grid with solar and battery stand alone systems, delivering huge savings for all.
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Queensland solar rule change declared “invalid” by Supreme Court
Solar farm investors backed by Cannon-Brookes score Supreme Court win over Queensland government’s controversial new solar rules.
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Two new solar farms connect to the grid in Queensland
Adani's Rugby Run finally joins grid after lengthy delay, as Haughton solar farm also starts production.
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Solar farm developer tells Queensland court solar rule change will cost millions
Developer of Brigalow solar farm tells court that Queensland solar rule change will add more than $2.6 million to project costs.
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Taylor waves big stick again, but energy industry fears same old mistakes
Angus Taylor wields "big stick" again, but finds himself heading for a new round of climate policy wars, with industry and with Labor.
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Installed solar PV in Victoria between 19 August 2018-12 April 2019?
If you installed rooftop solar between 19 August 2018 and 12 April 2019 (inclusive), your customers now have until 5pm, Friday 14 June 2019 to apply for a rebate in FY18-19.
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Downer shares take hit on concerns about Murra Warra wind project
Downer shares slump after it flags "potential financial impact" from EPC partnership with struggling wind turbine maker Senvion for the Murra Warra wind farm project.
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