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How blockchain can reshape and re-build Peurto Rico’s grid
If climate change is an antagonist, resilient infrastructure is the hero and the lack of political will and imagination the antihero.
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South Australia solar market slump blamed on Liberals policy void
South Australia rooftop solar market falls sharply in April, confirming reports from solar retailers who blame uncertainty caused by policy cloud of new Liberal government.
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Entura to support renewable energy developments in Tonga and Micronesia
Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has been engaged by the Asian Development Bank to undertake feasibility assessments and due diligence on renewable energy projects to help Tonga and the Federated States of Micronesia achieve their renewable energy targets.
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Turnbull’s election budget dumps on climate and renewables
Turnbull government finds $15 billion in short term tax handouts, and $140 billion in long term tax promises for the better off - but nothing on climate and renewables.
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New home buyers in WA offered “game-changing” solar PPA
Buyers of new-build homes at a property development in Perth’s northern suburbs offered solar PPA that promises to cut their daytime power costs by 40%.
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California set to mandate rooftop solar on all new homes
California Energy Commission looking likely to approve move to rooftop solar compulsory on all new homes, condos, and apartments from 2020.
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The remarkable assumptions that will shape Australia’s future grid
AEMO's modelling of the future grid influenced by more dramatic falls in solar and battery storage costs, big uptake of rooftop solar, electric vehicles, batteries and virtual power plants – and a question-mark over coal.
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Major free showcase of energy storage technologies
More than 60 leading companies in the Australian and global energy storage industry will come together at the Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition (AES 2018) on 23-24 May to explore the innovative energy storage technologies currently in the market and look at what's next for the sector.
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Another two solar farms join NSW and Queensland grids
The solar rush continues, with two new solar farms at Longreach in Queensland and Manildra in NSW start exporting to the grid.
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Australia beats 100MW rooftop solar installs for 7th month in a row
Australia rooftop solar installations top 100MW for the seventh month on a row.
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Australia’s “hidden” carbon price – it’s trading at nearly $18
It's time to take a closer look at current and forecast price for carbon offsets in the Australian market. The outcome may surprise.
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Massive 1.5GW solar plant proposed for south-east Queensland
A 1.5GW solar farm is being proposed for construction in south-east Queensland, as part of a massive new development application that would include two substations and a provision for battery storage. The Somerset Regional Council said on Friday that it had received the application for the solar PV power plant, proposed for a 2,055 hectare […]
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Will Australia turn to EVs to address poor fuel security, or ignore them?
Long-awaited review of precarious transport fuel security released by federal government – but are EVs being taken into account?
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WA firms grip on booming battery market, as lithium refinery site selected
A site at Kwinana, south of Perth, has been earmarked for one of world's biggest lithium refineries.
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Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation Innovation grants now open
Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation has launched its Innovation Grants Round and will accept applications from not for profit organisations in Victoria.
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AMP forges new path by appointing climate denier as chairman
New chairman's views on climate change and climate scientists is a bad sign on how AMP will handle climate risk.
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Victoria wind and solar farms warned of curtailment
Owners and developers of new and existing wind and solar projects in Victoria warned of potential curtailment, network limits and increased marginal loss factors. Building renewables is becoming more complex.
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Genex appoints new CEO, new directors
Genex is pleased to announce the implementation of changes to its Board and management as part of a positive and planned process of board renewal, which is designed to keep the Board fresh and dynamic, as well as being suited to the Company’s current operational phase, post listing.
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JinkoSolar maintained its position as top solar PV module shipment provider in 2017, says GlobalData
The global solar PV module market was valued at $36.71bn in 2017 and is estimated to reach $26.4bn, in 2021, registering a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% between 2017 and 2021.
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Trading in premium solar tariffs could spark home battery boom
Report finds 76% of Australian solar homes on premium feed-in tariff would trade it in for chance to upgrade systems – in particular, to add battery storage.
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