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Labor's win in Victoria sets whole country on target for a rapid clean energy transition. The question now is only the pace, and that will be resolved by the upcoming federal poll.

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Locally sourced renewables – not coal – promise the most resilience in times of catastrophe. The US military has embraced clean energy in the name of national security.

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Victorian election illustrates ca positive stance on renewables wins elections, even if the right wing are proud to be martyrs and to martyr their colleagues for the cause. Meanwhile, there's fantastic optimism about rooftop solar and batteries.

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Australia’s leading independent solar power installer Solaray Energy has rounded off asuccessful 2018 with the announcement that they will be a foundation partner for the SMA PowerUP Trusted Solar Energy Dealer Network.

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Recruitment for four new members of the ACT Climate Change Council is now underway.

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State poll delivers a crushing defeat to Liberal-National Coalition, and a clear endorsement of strong policies on climate change and renewable energy.

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Western Downs Regional Council, west of Brisbane, has approved its 15th large-scale solar farm – a 148MW project at Cameby, west of Chinchilla.

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Neoen's 150MW Coleambally solar farm in NSW is setting new records – not just in size and output, but also speed of installation and connection.

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BNEF analysis for Australia shows wind and solar are killing coal and gas on cost, and that the Coalition is barking up the wrong tree trying to shovel new investments into coal.

The post The stunning wind, solar and battery costs the Coalition refuses to accept appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia is shifting its focus from renewable energy production to energy storage to address intermittency issues across its electricity system.

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Renewable power “pod” combining solar, battery storage and a generator to be trialled on a north-west Queensland farm, in bid to offer rural customers more reliable, affordable electricity.

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Nissan Leaf wins 'Green Innovation' award – a milestone for Nissan in gaining recognition for its popular EV in Australia.

The post Nissan Leaf wins top Australian award for added range, vehicle-to-grid technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Recent announcements herald the end of the AC plug war in Australia, as well as potentially signalling the ending of the DC one too.

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Elon Musk’s giant catching mitt, new battery storage schemes, and the ongoing crackdown on crap solar.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Elon Musk’s catching mitt, battery storage everywhere appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New analysis from The Australia Institute shows that 53% renewable energy capacity by 2030 would create between 18,000 and 59,000 direct jobs across the country.

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Former ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht joins Energy Insiders to provide some fascinating insights into the politics of energy, and the transition to 100 per cent renewable energy.

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This summer, a huge swell of renewable energy investment is rippling across the globe, and Victoria is perfectly positioned to catch the wave.

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The ALP energy policy on battery storage and reverse auctions is exactly what I would have designed. Here is why.

The post ALP battery subsidy could save $100m a year, and reverse auctions will also deliver cheaper energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Carnegie Clean Energy's 10MW Northam solar farm begins limited export of power as part of commissioning of plant, with full commercial operations set to begin in coming weeks.

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Labor plans $10 billion boost to CEFC, $5 billion for new "energy modernisation fund", and series of reverse auctions to ensure more wind and solar built.

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