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AGL shows off what will be Australia’s largest wind farm

Thu, 2019-08-01 15:19

Media and political event at partially completed Cooper's Gap wind farm in Queensland, which will be biggest in Australia once complete at end of financial year.

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Old school views and rules, why Cogati stinks, and why syncons are a stop-gap

Thu, 2019-08-01 14:47

Highlights from the second day of the clean energy summit and why some are trying to see the future by looking into the past.

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Privacy rules dumped as regulators seek to avoid wind and solar traffic jams

Thu, 2019-08-01 13:18

Renewable energy developers to get new visibility on rival projects in effort to avoid wind and solar traffic jams in parts of the grid.

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Carnegie puts out call to investors as it seeks to reboot wave energy plans

Thu, 2019-08-01 12:52

Carnegie CETO 6 wave generator - optimisedCarnegie Clean Energy seeks $5.5 million from investors as it tries to recapitalise and re-boot its wave energy technologies.

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Victoria solar rebate “disaster” continues, as August quota fills within two hours

Thu, 2019-08-01 12:47

Roof with solar panels - optimised rebatesLatest monthly allocation of Victoria solar rebates exhausted within hours, reinforcing concerns the state government scheme is effectively strangling the market.

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“D-day” for Victoria solar rebate, as government refuses to budge on design

Thu, 2019-08-01 10:01

As August allotment of rooftop solar rebates opens to applications, Victoria energy minister says scheme's controversial design will stay as it is.

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Tesla big battery revenue dips in second quarter as FCAS market recedes

Thu, 2019-08-01 09:54

tesla battery hornsdaleNeoen's Tesla big battery increases revenue in second half, but last three months clipped as other batteries grab their share of the FCAS pie.

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Tesla Model 3 achieves 5-star ANCAP safety rating in Australia

Thu, 2019-08-01 09:50

Tesla's mass-market Model 3 electric sedan wins highest possible safety rating in Australia – a 5-Star from the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).

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How do different weather patterns impact wind market value?

Wed, 2019-07-31 15:26

cloudsUsing advanced analytics, RepuTex has classified different synoptic scale weather systems and measured variation in the market value of wind production. Here are the key findings.

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Jemena buys electrolyser for NSW as industry eyes mammoth hydrogen opportunities

Wed, 2019-07-31 15:08

hydrogen gas tanksJemena acquires electrolyser for NSW "green gas" trial as industry talks up importance of domestic hydrogen market and export opportunities.

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Corporate PPAs take chunk out of Origin electricity sales

Wed, 2019-07-31 14:43

Origin Energy reports electricity business volumes down by 10% compared to March quarter and 9% on June 2018 levels, “due to the loss of higher volume customers.”

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How quickly can Australia transition to 100% renewables?

Wed, 2019-07-31 14:05

acciona solar farm panels queensland-2AEMO says 100% renewables in Australia's electricity grid can be achieved, but it needs a good plan.

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Tesla megapacks, community batteries, big turbines and a banana republic

Wed, 2019-07-31 14:01

The Clean Energy Summit had more panels than your average solar farm, but there were some key highlights.

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With or without you: Rebutting criticism of AEMC’s demand response proposal

Wed, 2019-07-31 13:51

Close up of electrical tower and blue sky Renewable energy and smart grid - optimisedA look at the main criticisms of the AMEC's proposal for a wholesale demand response mechanism – and why we think they are incorrect.

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Victoria says energy market rules come from different era, regulators fail to keep pace

Wed, 2019-07-31 13:41

lily dambrosio victoria energy minister coag electricity rules - optimisedVictorian energy minister says energy market rules out of date, and calls for reforms to ensure regulators can respond to clean energy transition.

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Epuron to put 300MW Tasmania wind farm plans to community

Wed, 2019-07-31 12:25

Plans to build a wind farm of up to 300MW in capacity in Tasmania’s Central Highlands are set to be put to community, by Sydney-based developer Epuron.

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Simon Corbell recognised for outstanding contribution to clean energy sector

Wed, 2019-07-31 07:09

Simon Corbell outstanding clean energy awards - optimisedFormer ACT environment minister recognised for outstanding contribution to clean energy industry.

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Engie’s 119MW Willogoleche wind farm formally opens in South Australia

Tue, 2019-07-30 14:46

The 119MW wind farm, made up of 32 cutting edge GE turbines, officially opens in South Australia's mid-north.

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Will hydrogen from coal and gas be necessary to meet future energy demands?

Tue, 2019-07-30 14:21

Alan Finkel Australian Clean Energy Summit Hydrogen Cheif ScientistChief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel says that the production of hydrogen from coal and gas may be neccessary to meet global transport energy needs.

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Schott says Feds “can’t get their act together” on climate, so states will step up

Tue, 2019-07-30 14:03

Kerry Schott Alex Wonhas Clean Energy Summit 2019 - optimisedESB chair tells Clean Energy Summit state governments are leading the energy transition, as NSW threatens to go it alone if federal Coalition doesn't get its act together.

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