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The myth about South Australia’s high electricity prices

Tue, 2018-03-06 14:09
The myth that SA renewables are responsible for their high electricity prices keeps on keeping on. So here's another reason why it should be debunked.
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Australia’s large scale solar ranking worse than Winter Olympics

Tue, 2018-03-06 14:02
Australia has a natural advantage in solar, but its global ranking in utility-scale solar is worse than its Winter Olympics medal tally.
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A 2GW solar farm – for farmers: India launches “world’s largest” solar park

Tue, 2018-03-06 12:37
India's newly inaugurated Pavagada Solar Park looks at farmers as key partners, and also key beneficiaries of the world-leading 2GW project.
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5 quick fixes for Turnbull and Frydenberg to change energy debate

Tue, 2018-03-06 12:32
A series of 28 consecutive News Polls show the Coalition is trailing Labor. So perhaps it's time to dump the right wing policies on energy and climate Turnbull promised to cherish, and set a new path. Here are some quick and easy fixes, offered free, and without retainer.
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Canberra arboretum goes green-er, ditching diesel for solar and storage

Mon, 2018-03-05 13:54
ACT's National Arboretum has replaced its diesel generator for 100% solar and battery storage – a shift that will pay for itself within 8 years.
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Solar PPA partners named in potential 10MW NSW PV rollout

Mon, 2018-03-05 13:49
NSW govt set to roll out solar across its buildings and infrastructure after selection of five “prequalified, carefully vetted” solar PPA suppliers.
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NSW regional council weighs building its own solar grid

Mon, 2018-03-05 13:44
NSW shire of Parkes to explore feasibility of building its own “virtual solar network,” based on existing PV investments and future solar and storage installs.
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Construction of 112MW Mildura solar farm underway

Mon, 2018-03-05 13:34
Beon Energy Solutions tapped to build BayWa's 112MW Karadoc Solar Farm in Victoria's north-west.
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Images suggest Tesla now building ‘world’s largest’ rooftop solar array

Mon, 2018-03-05 13:27
Satellite images suggest Tesla has begun installing a proposed 70MW rooftop PV array on its Nevada Gigafactory.
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Energy Efficiency Market Report: Mixed bag for VEECs

Mon, 2018-03-05 13:24
Cut off date for old commercial lighting rules; market waits for direction from Victorian Opposition ahead of state poll.
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Know your NEM: Europe’s changing energy profile

Mon, 2018-03-05 13:08
Europe's changing energy profile as wind and solar take hold; lithium prices down on fears of over-supply; AGL weighed down by emissions profile.
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Solar and wind power alone could provide four fifths of US power

Mon, 2018-03-05 13:02
Study confirms U.S. could have a carbon-free grid in coming decades.
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Victoria town’s breakthrough deal on network tariffs as it pursues 100% renewables  

Mon, 2018-03-05 12:52
Central Victoria town achieves a breakthrough deal on network tariffs that could pave the way for a community solar farm and 100 per cent renewable energy within a few years.
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Another major 300MW solar farm proposed for Queensland coal centre

Mon, 2018-03-05 11:52
Renew Estate proposes 300MW solar farm for Gladstone, Queensland, to help wean the regional centre off coal, and power industrial growth.
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Revealed: the extent of job-swapping between public servants and fossil fuel lobbyists

Mon, 2018-03-05 10:15
The so-called “revolving door” between the political and corporate realms is more like a "golden escalator", such are the financial rewards. It begs the question of who is setting policy in Australia.
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W.A.’s largest solar farm – Emu Downs – opens for business

Mon, 2018-03-05 10:13
APA completes largest solar farm in West Australia, and first in that state to be co-located with a wind farm.
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$2 billion Snowy windfall could help Victoria prepare for climate impacts

Fri, 2018-03-02 13:55
The Federal government’s purchase of Victoria’s share of the iconic Snowy Hydro Scheme will deliver a $2 billion windfall for the state.
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Global investors worth AU$84 billion line up against coal lobbying: Rio resolution

Fri, 2018-03-02 13:44
A Rio Tinto shareholder resolution has been co-filed by major global funds with over AU$84 billion (US$66 billion, GB₤47 billion) in assets under management (AUM).
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GE unveils massive new 12MW wind turbine

Fri, 2018-03-02 13:42
GE's new 12MW offshore wind turbines have a rotor-star “five times the size of the Arc de Triomphe”.
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ABB microgrid supports Jamaica’s transition to renewables

Fri, 2018-03-02 13:40
ABB will supply an ABB Ability enabled microgrid and storage system to help integrate renewable solar and wind energy into the large tropical island’s power supply.
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