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Poverty of vision is holding back Australia’s energy transition
There is broad and consistent support for renewable energy both globally and in Australia, but our policies need to wake up to 21st Century.
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CEFC and IFM Investors work together to cut carbon emissions in infrastructure assets
Australia’s largest infrastructure fund, the $12 billion IFM Australian Infrastructure Fund, is working with the CEFC to reduce carbon emissions at some of the nation’s leading infrastructure assets across ports, airports and electricity infrastructure.
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Goulburn abattoir powering itself using bioenergy
A Goulburn abattoir has teamed up with a Queensland energy provider to turn its waste into energy, thanks to funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
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Frydenberg speech: “Powering forward”
This is a speech made by energy minister Josh Frydenberg to the National Press Club in Canberra on April 11th, 2018
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Death by chocolate: A not-so sweet treat?
Chocolate production generates a lot of pollution and consumes precious resources. So how can you indulge, and keep a clear conscience?
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Frydenberg takes the low road: It’s a weak NEG or nothing
Frydenberg calls for an end to ideology and culture wars on energy, while presenting - with breathtaking cynicism - a policy that panders to right wing ideology and culture wars. It's the NEG or nothing, he warns. Many might suggest that nothing is more attractive.
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Commercial battery boom headed for Australia, despite “outdated policy”
Survey finds 62% of businesses plan to invest in battery storage in next 18 months. But can governments and regulators keep up?
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Stunning four-fold increase in big rooftop arrays as business stampedes to solar
Clean Energy Regulator sees industrial and commercial solar adding a combined 100MW-plus to grid in 2018, as it sets off on a “j-shaped” growth curve.
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Cbus, DIF join Synergy to boost wind and solar portfolio
Super fund Cbus and DIF join Synergy to underwrite investment in new solar farm extension and two new wind farm investments.
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Support for stronger emission reductions targets: National poll
A large national poll of 1,557 Australians, conducted by The Australia Institute, has shown strong support for an increase in Australia’s emissions reduction target to at least 45% by 2030.
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Vandenberg Air Force Base’s 28-Megawatt solar power system from SunPower now fully operational
Behind-the-Meter, Self-Consumption Solar Installation is U.S. Air Force's Largest.
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LONGi sets solar industry record for R&D spending
LONGi Green Energy Technology set a new solar industry R&D expenditure record in 2017, not only surpassing the two historical leaders, First Solar and SunPower, but also spending more in one year than any PV manufacturer to date.
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South32 orders 3MW solar farm for Cannington silver and lead mine
BHP thermal coal spinoff South32 orders its first solar farm, to help power the world's largest silver and lead mine in Queensland.
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Why Australia’s wind and solar market could grind to a halt
Recent surge in large scale wind and solar projects will quickly come to an end - regardless of policy - because Australia's emissions reduction targets are so weak, and because the Coalition is so determined to defend coal.
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Kokam commissions 30MW battery to help supply Gina Rinehart mine
Kokam battery in Pilbara is biggest of its type in Australia and will reduce cost and emissions of Alinta's gas power supply to Gina Rinehart iron ore mine.
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Left of centre thinking dead on target for Hackathon winners
The winning innovation designs for the Great Southern’s energy future will be viewed by some of WA’s most influential business and energy leaders today at Perth Arena.
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Why Turnbull will “never” back renewables
Smart Energy Council CEO says PM Turnbull will never support a policy that boosts renewables, tackles climate, or rolls back the predominance of coal. Here's why.
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Cbus closes landmark renewable energy deal
Cbus Super, the $43 billion industry super fund for the construction, building and allied industries today announced a significant investment into renewable energy that will deliver strong, long-term returns to members and sustainable power to Western Australia.
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Apple now globally powered by 100 percent renewable energy
This achievement includes retail stores, offices, data centers and co-located facilities in 43 countries. Nine additional manufacturing partners have committed to power all of their Apple production with 100% clean energy, bringing the total number of supplier commitments to 23.
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Coal industry and Coalition’s fear campaign against renewables gaining traction
New polling shows campaign by coal industry and Coalition against renewables is showing signs of gaining traction.
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