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Coal plant owner Trevor St Baker wants Australia to impose limits to limit wind and solar to 50% of energy output at any one time, citing International Energy Agency guidelines. The IEA says no such guidelines exist.

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Porsche will no longer invest in vehicles fueled by diesel, preferring instead to concentrate its efforts on growing electric mobility market.

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Like a “spaceship taking off:” Watch and listen to the other-wordly sound of a Tesla Semi – trailer attached – accelerating.

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Grattan report details how vested interests are derailing policy in Australia, particularly in energy and climate where there is a revolving door between ministers and industry advisors. It's time to drain the billabong.

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AGL falls foul of Victoria energy regulator, again, this time for failing to meet its obligations under the state's energy efficiency scheme.

The post AGL slugged with $3m fine for Victorian efficiency certificate shortfall appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Synergy hit by accelerating shift to rooftop solar, as households and businesses respond to rising grid prices and the removal of subsidies that supported fossil fuels.

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Solar roads on city streets are just not a great idea.

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With a 369km drive from London to Brussels on a single charge, Jaguar is hoping to put EV range anxiety to rest.

The post Jaguar I-Pace crosses “Chunnel” on single charge appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Peugoet joins race to electric, with a concept of new battery model that pays homage to its classic 504 Coupe.

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Federal energy minister upsets two separate solar groups in one week, including the developers of a 1.8MW community-based PV project in his Hume electorate.

The post Taylor incurs wrath of community solar groups, including in his own electorate appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen prospectus reveals capital cost, government contract details and first half revenue of Tesla big battery in South Australia, as well as some key wind and solar pricing contracts.

The post Revealed: True cost of Tesla big battery, and its government contract appeared first on RenewEconomy.

French-owned renewable energy developer Neoen cites risk that wind farms in South Australia could face class action suit over state-wide blackout in September, 2016.

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Angus Taylor is a disaster for Australian households and business struggling under skyrocketing power prices because of the Liberals’ energy and climate policy paralysis.

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Neoen says it has received more than $22 million in damages from delays to three NSW solar farms, and also has a claim over the Degrussa solar and storage project in WA.

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Genex gets all clear to add 250MW pumped hydro storage to solar – and perhaps wind – at old Kidston gold mine in north Qld.

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Investment in energy generation does not need new subsidies, but it does need certainty. Yet, a small group of vindictive politicians would prefer to block all action on climate change and get revenge on Malcolm Turnbull, rather than reduce power prices.

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The Sunshine Coast Solar Farm has been recognised once again, taking out the Environmental and Sustainability Award at the Australian Regional Development Conference Awards 2018.

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University of Queensland-run research hub to be more than 80% solar powered, via 500kW PV and 600kWh vanadium flow battery system.

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Suzlon signs 252 MW service contract with AGL To service 120 wind turbines located in North Brown, The Buff and Oakland Hill Wind farms.

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ASIC says it will closely monitor the climate reporting standards of ASX-listed companies, after a review found them seriously lacking – particularly on risk disclosure.

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