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Christian Breyer from LUT University discusses the newly released study that shows if Paris targets are to be met, everything needs to be electrified and powered by renewables.

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Network owner Spark makes first move into owning large wind and solar project in what will be seen as a major threat to the business model of traditional utilities.

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South Australia’s biggest electricity distribution company is seeking to reduce dependence on its very own grid, by installing just under 500kW of solar across two depots.

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Prices for Tesla's Model 3 may start as low as $A60,000, although with a caveat about whether Autopilot will now come standard, or remain an option.

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The second ultra-rapid charger in a 21-strong network goes online on the border of Victoria and New South Wales.

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As more coal generators don their cloaks and ride into the sunset we must make sure their owners do not keep making off with the family silver.

The post Hazelwood market analysis stacks up – consumers were well and truly “done over” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Climate-KIC Australia is now accepting applications for ClimateLaunchpad 2019.

The post How WA cleantech startup Sunovate got their big break appeared first on RenewEconomy.

More confusion and uncertainty for wind and solar farms as AEMO admits errors and makes revisions to key marginal loss factors.

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AGL wins tender to use an old copper mine near Adelaide to provide 250MW of pumped hydro capacity and eight hours of storage, and help the shift from fossil fuels in the grid.

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In first "impact" statement, Tesla says mix of solar, batteries and EVs have slashed emissions, saved fuel and boosted grid stability as it plots the end of fossil fuels.

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With the energy transition in the main grid gathering pace, more focus is turning to de-carbonising transport. We talk to Australian engineer Stephanie Moroz, who has worked in all three sectors, about the pros and cons of biofuels, batteries and hydrogen.

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Sales of Tesla's all-electric Model 3 sedan have officially topped all previous sales of former EV favourite, the Chevrolet Bolt.

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Victoria-based SEA Electric will soon have its Australian designed electric trucks in use from Detroit to San Francisco.

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Fresh from its own exit from coal, mining giant Rio Tinto promises to support renewables' key role in climate action, and exhorts industry lobby to do the same, or else lose its support.

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AEMO urged by major utilities and others to model rapid transition to renewables and quicker exit from coal, along with "real" Paris climate commitment.

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Do unions in Queensland hate renewable energy as much as the hard right? Meanwhile, Queensland's Labor government shown up by S.A. Liberals.

The post Know your NEM: Do Queensland unions hate solar more than hard right? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The RET should be extended, but also adapted to encourage "flexible" capacity that recognises and amplifies the varying time value of generated renewable electricity.

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Woolworths green bond – "first ever" by a retail supermarket company – raises more than enough to finance installation of rooftop solar, energy efficient lighting and fridges.

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Australia's booming rooftop solar market on track to deliver more than 2GW of capacity in 2019, and enough to replace Liddell coal plant by its closing date of 2022.

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Major study finds electrifying everything - heat and transport - and powering it through a solar dominated grid is possible by 2050, and will be cheaper and essential for Paris 1.5°C target.

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