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Why the network push to limit rooftop solar exports should be resisted

Wed, 2019-03-20 13:37

rooftop solarThe push by the network lobby to limit exports from rooftop solar is more about defending their investment in gas pipelines. It must be resisted.

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Sonnen looks at 10-fold increase in production after Shell purchase

Wed, 2019-03-20 12:15

Sonnen expects to see a rapid expansion of its market reach, and battery storage production in its new Adelaide factory, following its purchase by oil giant Royal Dutch Shell.

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Malabar proposes 25MW solar farm on old coal mine

Wed, 2019-03-20 07:44

Coking coal company in Hunter Valley suggests solar farm on former open cut mine in the process of being rehabilitated.

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Old Toyota car plant to become green hydrogen hub, with backing of ARENA

Tue, 2019-03-19 13:48

ARENA provides $3.1 million towards green hydrogen hub that will use solar and battery storage at old Toyota car plant.

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Operations & maintenance contractors sought for Swan Hill solar farm

Tue, 2019-03-19 13:19

Impact Investment Group is seeking expressions of interest for an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) contract at the Swan Hill Solar Farm

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Will the NSW election deliver a change in electricity policy?

Tue, 2019-03-19 12:52

The major parties in NSW have developed policies to address climate and energy, but they don’t talk about them.

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Carnegie flags reboot for wave power business, as key investors provide funding

Tue, 2019-03-19 12:46

Carnegie Clean Energy hopes to resurrect wave power business with help of key investors, while selling or winding down solar micro-grid subsidiary.

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Wind power generated more than one third of British electricity last week

Tue, 2019-03-19 10:23

wind farmWind energy in Great Britain last week generated over a third of the country’s electricity, more than any other power source.

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Germany renewables share jumped to to 72.4% last week

Tue, 2019-03-19 10:20

Germany windAfter reaching 65% renewables earlier this month, Germany soared past that to 72.4 per cent last week, with wind power accounting for most of it.

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Windlab wins asset management contract for Nevertire solar farm

Tue, 2019-03-19 10:17

windlabWindlabhas entered into an agreement to provide asset management services for the 131.8 MWdc Nevertire Solar Farm

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Coalition ramps up scare campaign against climate action, renewables

Tue, 2019-03-19 08:48

Federal Energy Minister Angus TaylorExperts slam modelling for government climate report as it emerges "peer reviewer" is being paid $916/hour by Trump Administration to fight landmark climate suit brought by children in US.

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Senec to provide home batteries for W.A. solar + storage microgrid – Australia’s largest

Mon, 2019-03-18 15:44

German-based Senec chosen to supply home battery systems for Horizon Power’s solar and storage microgrid in coastal Pilbara town of Onslow.

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Model Y – First impressions of Tesla’s electric SUV

Mon, 2019-03-18 15:40

Three days after the official launch of Tesla's Model Y compact electric SUV, verdicts are now being delivered.

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Oil giant Shell to take on Australian power utilities within a decade

Mon, 2019-03-18 14:04

Shell to take on Australian energy utilities within decade, trading power and servicing homes and businesses who will be "totally electric" for their power, heating and transport needs.

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Solar powered election race hots up, as new round of PV policies unveiled

Mon, 2019-03-18 14:02

A new round of solar powered election promises are being unveiled around the country, with just five working days until the NSW election, and a matter of weeks until the federal poll.

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Frydenberg challenger Oliver Yates unveils “bold” rooftop solar plan

Mon, 2019-03-18 14:00

Oliver YatesOliver Yates to encourage councils to use Environmental Upgrade Agreements to encourage more people to use solar and storage.

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Wind and solar farms to forecast their own output, in ARENA-backed pilot

Mon, 2019-03-18 13:57

ARENA funds AEMO-backed pilot to test potential for wind and solar farms to provide their own forecasts of generation output, and boost accuracy of market operations.

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Risen Energy commemorates the start of construction of the Merredin Solar Farm

Mon, 2019-03-18 13:23

\To commemorate the start of construction of the 132 MWdc Merredin Solar Farm, Risen Energy conducted a Ground Breaking Ceremony with Honourable Mia Davies, MLA, Member for Central Wheatbelt, Cr Ken Hooper, President, Shire of Merredin and Eric Lee, General Manager Risen Energy on Friday March 15.

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AECOM appointed to huge solar plus battery storage project in South Australia

Mon, 2019-03-18 13:13

AECOM appointed to one of world’s largest renewable energy construction projects, the Solar River Project in South Australia.

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