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Morrison puts lipstick on Tony Abbott’s pig of a climate policy

Mon, 2019-02-25 14:25

Scott Morrison announces the government's climate packageScott Morrison re-badges Tony Abbott's Direct Action policy and calls it something which it is not: A Climate Solutions package.

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The Driven Podcast: Robert Llewellyn’s electric transition from Red Dwarf to Fully Charged

Mon, 2019-02-25 11:40

Robert LlewellynRobert Llewellyn is a comedian an actor who was best known for his role as the “mechanoid” Kryten in the iconic series Red Dwarf, but is now telling millions about the transition to electric vehicles.

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Alinta commits to 212MW wind farm, biggest in Western Australia

Mon, 2019-02-25 11:30

Alinta commits to building Yandin wind farm, which will be the biggest in W.A., and have a "capacity factor" of around 50 per cent.

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Life after coal: Lincoln Gap wind farm powers up, battery to be installed soon

Mon, 2019-02-25 11:19

Former coal town of Port Augusta continues transformation into a major renewable energy hub with "powering up" of the 212MW Lincoln Gap wind farm, and its associated battery.

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China is killing the world using imported coal

Mon, 2019-02-25 10:08

China's insatiable demand for property development and to add floor space is causing it to turn to imported coal that it - and the world - can barely afford.

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China EV start-up makes best innovators list

Fri, 2019-02-22 15:46

EV startup Nio named as one of China's most innovative companies by American monthly business magazine Fast Company.

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My Outlander PHEV was written off in a bush fire. Where to now?

Fri, 2019-02-22 15:41

My Outlander PHEV taught me fuel economy and slashed our emissions. Now, it's gone up in smoke and our off-grid family is wondering what to choose next.

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Is this the day that solar and wind changed the W.A. grid forever?

Fri, 2019-02-22 14:00

renewablesAEMO issues market direction for back-up power for first time in W.A. grid and wants quick adoption of technology and market solutions to deal with increased volatility.

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Cost-effective, clean, reliable grid: “You can have it all,” says Zibelman

Fri, 2019-02-22 13:51

NetworkIn the same week as conservatives shout down renewables and climate policy, AEMO boss Audrey Zibelman says Australia can have a renewables-based grid that is cost effective, zero carbon, reliable and secure.

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Infigen says first big battery ready soon, looking at more “firming” technology

Fri, 2019-02-22 13:22

Infigen says it is considering a range of solutions above and beyond the Lake Bonney battery to keep up with demand for firmed renewable power in the C&I market.

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Tesla big battery pulled in $29 million in revenue in 2018

Thu, 2019-02-21 18:05

Tesla big battery at Hornsdale earned $29 million in revenue in 2018, which owner Neoen says was more than they expected - thanks to its better than expected performance.

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SA Water on path to “net zero” power bills, with 154MW solar rollout

Thu, 2019-02-21 15:21

SA Power Networks subsidiary Enerven awarded contract to deliver SA Water’s 154MW solar and 34MWh storage roll-out.

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Amazon-backed Rivian targets Australia for electric utes

Thu, 2019-02-21 15:16

Rivian CEO and founder says Australia is an important market, following investment from internet giant Amazon.

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Citroën’s fully electric “object” to negotiate crowded cities

Thu, 2019-02-21 15:10

French car maker unveils ‘Ami One’ concept vehicle – or "electric object." Designed for European cities, but likely to be disallowed in Australia.

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McKinsey says renewables to make up 50% of global generation by 2035

Thu, 2019-02-21 14:49

McKinsey says electricity demand will double out to 2050, as transport goes electric, but the share of renewables will soar to 73% in a "clear break" from fossil fuels.

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“It’s proof!” Coalition endorses Murdoch’s “carbon cut apocalypse” beat up

Thu, 2019-02-21 14:46

ENERGY MINISTERS PRESSERA new low? Murdoch media story on patently absurd carbon costings endorsed by the Coalition government as "proof" of the dangers of Labor's proposed energy and climate policies.

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SolarEdge announces fourth quarter and full year 2018 financial results

Thu, 2019-02-21 14:35

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc., a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018.

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Origin sees renewables doubling in three years, eyes multiple big battery options

Thu, 2019-02-21 13:42

Origin looking at new grid batteries, seeks to contract 500MW wind at low $50/MWh, and predicts Australia renewables capacity to double in next three years.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Murdoch media’s attack on solar

Thu, 2019-02-21 11:27

murdoch papersA breakdown of the Murdoch media’s ham-fisted attempt to demonise rooftop solar incentives, and Nigel Morris catches out some solar cowboys.

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China’s JinkoSolar leads global solar PV module shipment ranking in 2018, reveals GlobalData

Thu, 2019-02-21 10:20

JinkoSolar topped the table with 11.6 gigawatts (GW) of PV modules compared to the second ranked JA Solar’s 8.8 GW. Majority of the companies featured in the table are from Asia-Pacific.

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