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State government is keeping solar owners in the dark

Wed, 2018-06-27 11:57
The returned Liberal state government announced that it would “begin [a] review of the Solar FiT” in its first 100 days. It's been 103 days with no public information released.
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New coal doesn’t stack up – just look at Queensland’s renewable energy numbers

Wed, 2018-06-27 11:49
Renewable energy is a much better choice than coal fired generation, in terms of both costs and jobs.
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Dutch adventurer dispels EV range myths in 800-day drive to Darwin

Wed, 2018-06-27 11:37
One man with an idea showcases the potential of EV's and how sustainability can be applied to everyday life by driving an EV to Australia – with no money.
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Australia solar costs hit “extraordinary” new lows – $50s/MWh

Wed, 2018-06-27 10:57
ARENA says Australia utility-scale solar prices has plunged to “somewhere in the $50s” today, while BNEF says China module surplus could lower prices further in Australia by end of the year.
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Wärtsilä, Hyundai sign deal to use EV batteries for energy storage

Wed, 2018-06-27 10:28
Hyundai and Wärtsilä to target both utility-scale and commercial applications which can suitably use second-life EV batteries.
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Europe wants to make roads that recharge electric cars

Wed, 2018-06-27 09:43
European Union funded project looks at how electric vehicles could be charged wirelessly - via the road itself.
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How Australia will get to 33% renewable energy by 2020

Wed, 2018-06-27 09:36
Despite best efforts by Coalition government to stop it, Australia will end up with 33% renewables by 2020, will likely get to 40% by 2030, and has enough in pipeline to reach 85%.
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Big business lobby declares war on wind and solar

Wed, 2018-06-27 08:12
In echoes of the mining lobby's war on the mining tax, the Business Council vows to fight higher renewable energy targets, even as many big corporates turn to wind and solar and new data suggests that Australia will already have reached 33% renewable by 2030.
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Coal Joy and the Base-loads – “Dancing around the Party Room”

Tue, 2018-06-26 14:21
"Are you prepared to build or subsidise a new coal-fired power station?" Energy minister Josh Frydenberg was asked it a thousand times. And a thousand times he didn't answer it.
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How much money did Tesla big battery make over summer?

Tue, 2018-06-26 14:09
Market operator releases assessment of wholesale margins made by South Australia's Tesla big battery in the first three months of 2018.
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South Australia’s second big battery charges into action

Tue, 2018-06-26 14:03
The second big battery in South Australia is charging up on the Yorke Peninsula.
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GreatWall Power completed delivery of a 50kW/150kWh retired power battery Storage System

Tue, 2018-06-26 13:18
Recently, a 50kW/150kWh energy storage container was assembled and tested at GreatWall Power Plant and shipped to the energy center of an industrial park in Shanghai.
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Know your NEM: Watch the ISP, not the NEG

Tue, 2018-06-26 12:19
If the right wing has problems with the NEG, wait until they see the Integrated System Plan. Meanwhile, future prices for coal-dependent NSW now nearly as pricey as renewables-focused South Australia.
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Tidal power to be trialled in Queensland coal port

Tue, 2018-06-26 11:51
Sydney-based MAKO Tidal Turbines to undertake six month demonstration of its renewable energy technology at Gladstone Port.
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Trump stacks key renewable energy office with former Koch officials

Tue, 2018-06-26 11:11
Trump administration hires more people whose policy positions directly conflict with the mission of the agency where they serve.
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Oxford PV sets world record for perovskite solar cell

Tue, 2018-06-26 10:11
Perovskite solar technology leader’s solar cell exceeds highest ever performing single-junction silicon solar cell.
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Deakin study shows Vic inland wetlands storing $6 billion in carbon stocks

Tue, 2018-06-26 10:02
Victoria’s inland wetlands lock away the annual emissions of 185,000 people, or roughly the population of Geelong, according to the state’s first ever tally of the valuable environmental resources.
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New Energy Solar buys Manildra solar farm, its first Australia asset

Mon, 2018-06-25 15:20
New Energy Solar to buy 46.7MW NSW solar farm, in deal that offers rare insight into economics of Australian market.
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Big business flies in to sell “hideously complex” NEG to Abbott & Co

Mon, 2018-06-25 15:05
Some of the same businesses and lobby groups that supported Abbott's dumping of the carbon price and attack on the RET, flown in to make him feel good about the NEG.
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Electricity from concrete? Australian company claims breakthrough

Mon, 2018-06-25 14:23
Talga Resources claims breakthrough in production of conductive concrete, which could play role in wireless charging of EVs.
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