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Two-thirds of Aussie drivers will own an EV by 2028, Jaguar says

Thu, 2018-07-19 14:54
Jaguar says two thirds of Australians could own an EV within 10 years, with millennials more likely to buy one than baby boomers, and men more likely than women.
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Energy-from-waste facility refused due to ‘uncertain’ health, environment impacts

Thu, 2018-07-19 14:45
The Independent Planning Commission has rejected plans for an energy-from-waste facility in Sydney’s west citing ‘uncertainty’ over human health and environmental impacts.
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BMW i8 Roadster and redesigned Coupe PHEVs available in Australia

Thu, 2018-07-19 14:29
BMW has announced that its hybrid electric i8 Roadster, plus a fresh look i8 Coupé, is ready to buy for cashed up Australian EV enthusiasts.
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Engie fined for being asleep as South Australia tried to avert blackout

Thu, 2018-07-19 13:57
Peaking plant in South Australia fined for not following instructions after network fault that forced BHP's Olympic Dam to wind down production and narrowly averted wider blackouts.
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Victoria’s second large scale solar farm opened at Swan Hill

Thu, 2018-07-19 13:50
One of Victoria's first large-scale solar projects, IIG's merchant funded Swan Hill solar farm, has been formally opened.
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Investors reap rewards as CleanTech Index marks 5 years of ASX outperformance

Thu, 2018-07-19 13:13
Australian CleanTech Index has outperformed ASX200 by cumulative 89% over last five financial years and, for fifth year in row has outperformed the wider market. And investors are making handsome profits.
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Snowy 2.0 will result in more coal power, delayed solar and other storage

Thu, 2018-07-19 10:21
AEMO report confirms suspicions that the construction of proposed Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project would result in more coal being burned for power needs, and will crowd out large scale solar and other storage projects.
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UK surpasses 1,000 hours without coal by 2018 midway point

Wed, 2018-07-18 15:17
Despite a cold blast and gas shortages, the UK has gone without coal for 1,000 hours – and only midway through the year.
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Why consumers should install solar, and join pressure groups

Wed, 2018-07-18 15:13
Mark Diesendorf urges those who care about climate change to go further than installing solar panels and voting and join pressure groups.
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Gupta’s grand solar plans in South Australia get network tick

Wed, 2018-07-18 15:05
AEMO says two South Australian regions could add 2GW of renewables without any transmission upgrades, and suggests Roxby Downs could emerge as major solar energy region.
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Rooftop solar may overtake coal by 2040, and save billions

Wed, 2018-07-18 14:52
Rooftop solar on Australian homes and businesses could account for 22 per cent of national demand and overtake the combined output of black and brown coal at that time.
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Tritium notches up new EU deal, for Hungary EV charging network

Wed, 2018-07-18 14:46
Another European deal for Australia's Tritium, this time to supply 12 of its Veefil DC fast chargers for an EV network in Hungary.
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ISP’s Devil is in the detail, but the pressure is on coal

Wed, 2018-07-18 14:45
ISP details reveal that the pressure is on coal, solar is assumed to be cheaper than wind, small solar is cheaper than big solar, and transmission for many renewable energy zones won't be available before 2040.
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Renew Estate plans 100MW solar farm near Canberra

Wed, 2018-07-18 13:59
Renew Estate proposes 100MW solar farm on outskirts of the national capital.
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Dumas, VW sets new EV speed record at Goodwood

Tue, 2018-07-17 15:05
French professional auto driver sets an all new record for electric cars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.
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S&P Dow Jones Indices launches the first index series that incorporate future carbon price risks

Tue, 2018-07-17 14:55
S&P Dow Jones Indices, today announced the launch of the S&P Carbon Price Risk Adjusted Index Series.
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AEMO report shows only ‘6 coal-fired power stations’ will be left: Bandt

Tue, 2018-07-17 14:53
Despite government spin, the electricity market operator’s plan released today shows a future with almost no coal-fired power is coming, Greens climate and energy spokesperson Adam Bandt MP said today.
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Ergon takes steps to manage booming rooftop solar uptake

Tue, 2018-07-17 14:49
UPDATED: Regional Queensland network operator rolls out technology to allow more rooftop solar power to be exported to the grid, without disrupting supply.
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Renewables overtake coal as Germany’s most important power source

Tue, 2018-07-17 14:02
Renewables become Germany's single largest electricity source ahead of coal. But experts warn the milestone must be taken with a pinch of salt.
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Western Sydney Uni solar car wins first leg of American Solar Challenge

Tue, 2018-07-17 13:35
Students from Western Sydney University Solar Car Team have won the first stage of the biannual American Solar Challenge race.
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