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Epuron sells 1000MW Liverpool range wind farm to Tilt renewables

Mon, 2019-03-18 12:38

Epuron is pleased to announce it has today completed the sale of the Liverpool Range Wind Farm project to Tilt Renewables Limited.

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ENGIE takes a controlling share of tiko

Mon, 2019-03-18 12:35

ENGIE invests in tiko, a pioneer in the development of intelligent energy management systems for the residential market

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World’s first Kyoto complaint soil carbon credits issued and sold on the same day

Mon, 2019-03-18 12:30

In an Australian and World First, Soil Carbon Credits under the ERF Soil Carbon Method to reward Farmers for increase in Soil Carbon have been issued. In the same day, another world took place.

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Get out now: Norway’s fossil fuel epiphany

Mon, 2019-03-18 11:41

Divesting fossil fuel stocks challenges conventional wisdom on economic future of oil and gas industry.

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Australia was fourth biggest market in world for large scale solar in 2018

Mon, 2019-03-18 10:34

Australia was the fourth biggest market for large scale solar projects in the world in 2018.

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In US, utilities are investing in big batteries instead of building new power plants

Mon, 2019-03-18 10:25

If utilities spend billions on power plants it turns out they won’t need instead of investing in energy storage, their customers could pay more than they should to keep the lights on.

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How the Tesla big battery kept the lights on in South Australia

Mon, 2019-03-18 10:21

AEMO report highlights value of Tesla big battery in major network failure, but the response from coal and gas generators was poor and did nothing to prevent widespread outages.

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Musk unveils Tesla’s cut price electric SUV, Tesla Model Y

Fri, 2019-03-15 15:07

Tesla unveils design, price, range and delivery dates for its "cut price" electric SUV, the Model Y.

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Musk closes missing link in Tesla’s S3XY EV range, as world heads to sustainable future

Fri, 2019-03-15 14:34

Musk unveils Tesla's "missing car" – the Model Y of his S3XY range, an all-electric SUV that will be priced as low as $US39,000 ($A55,000).

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Wave power pioneer Carnegie Clean Energy enters administration

Fri, 2019-03-15 14:29

Embattled renewables developer appoints KordaMentha Restructuring to oversee voluntary administration of its business and fully owned subsidiary, Energy Made Clean.

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Adani, shock jocks take pitchfork to climate strike students

Fri, 2019-03-15 13:46

Forget the WA EPA, Australia’s fossil fuel industry and its supporting media and politicians have a much bigger problem on their hands: striking school kids.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: The solarisation of South Australia’s grid

Fri, 2019-03-15 12:23

solar south australiaThe solarisation of South Australia’s grid, and hunting down solar cowboys in Victoria.

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Know your NEM: Wholesale prices will be higher for longer

Fri, 2019-03-15 12:07

There's a bunch of reasons why wholesale electricity prices are higher than expected. But the numb-nuts should know this: coal is no longer cheap.

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EPA capitulates on new emissions guidelines in wake of fossil fury

Fri, 2019-03-15 11:42

Western Australia EPA withdraws guidelines requiring resources projects to offset their greenhouse gas emissions, 7 days after proposing them. Fossil fuel lobby 1, Climate 0.

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Oakey solar farm begins production, second new plant in a week in Queensland

Fri, 2019-03-15 10:31

Oakey becomes second new solar farm to join Queensland grid in past week, and last of the 12 ARENA-sponsored projects in its large scale solar round.

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Greens unveil $2.2bn battery scheme, to bring home storage in line with solar

Fri, 2019-03-15 05:27

Greens battery policy would offer incentives of up to $7000 per battery, and up to double that for low-income households.

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NT councils offered grants to install solar, batteries, EV chargers

Thu, 2019-03-14 22:23

Northern Territory Labor government opens $2m grant scheme to help make councils more energy efficient and reduce costs to consumers and taxpayers.

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007 goes electric with Aston Martin Rapide E

Thu, 2019-03-14 22:16

James Bond makes the move to all-electric mobility with a luxury, limited edition Aston Martin Rapide E.

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Mercedes begins “massive EV onslaught” with all-electric SUV reveal in Melbourne

Thu, 2019-03-14 22:11

"Electric now has a Mercedes!" German car-maker gives Australian customers sneak peek – and test drive – of its first all-electric crossover, the "family size" EQC SUV.

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New trial launched to empower mini-power plants

Thu, 2019-03-14 14:25

Endeavour Energy has joined an innovative trial of new ways to monitor and control its network to keep downward pressure on electricity prices and smooth the transition to a cleaner energy future.

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