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Why the network push to limit rooftop solar exports should be resisted
The 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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Energy Insiders Podcast: EnergyAustralia explains why wind and solar will be “bedrock” of Australia’s grid
EnergyAustralia explains why wind and solar will be “bedrock" of Australia’s grid.
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Sonnen looks at 10-fold increase in production after Shell purchase
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
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
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
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?
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
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
Wind 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
After 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
Windlabhas 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
Experts 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
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
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
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
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
Oliver 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
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
\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
AECOM appointed to one of world’s largest renewable energy construction projects, the Solar River Project in South Australia.
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