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SGS Awards JinkoSolar with the First C2C Certificate in China
The issuance of the C2C certification demonstrates JinkoSolar’s commitment to high environmental, health, and safety standards in its products and manufacturing processes as well as the promotion of environmental and sustainable best practices within the solar industry.
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CWP plans second major solar and battery storage project in NSW
CWP proposes a second major solar and storage project for New England region of NSW, this time based around 600MW of solar.
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Queensland chooses sunshine over coal, to relief of solar industry
Large scale solar industry breathes sigh of relief after Queensland poll shows likely return of Palaszczuk government, and the retention of 50 per cent renewables target.
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Forget COAG – how durable is Coalition support for the NEG?
When the NEG was nebulous, its boosters were able to promise all things to all people. Now, with slightly more detail out, it will be a really hard sell.
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Tesla big battery – world’s biggest – charges up for first time
World's biggest battery charges up for first time as testing begins ahead of its formal commissioning next week.
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COAG agrees to put wind and solar sectors in no-man’s land
COAG agrees to commission more design work on the Turnbull government's proposed National Energy Guarantee, forcing the renewable energy industries in Australia into yet another period of policy uncertainty.
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Queensland poll could be a show-stopper for solar, and consumers
As Queensland prepares to vote in the state election on Saturday, we look at what's at stake for the renewables industry – particularly if Labor loses.
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Northern Territory to release 50% renewables plan next week
Northern Territory government expected to unveil roadmap for 50 per cent renewable energy target next week.
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Delta Energy Systems charges EV convoy to top of Cradle Mountain
This is the first event where electric vehicles demonstrated that the drive from Devonport to Cradle Mountain, a popular tourist destination, is entirely possible using standard production EVs currently available in Australia.
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Andrew Dillon appointed new CEO of Energy Networks Australia
Energy Networks Australia is pleased to announce Mr Andrew Dillon’s appointment as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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Push for second Tasmania Basslink wins new ARENA funding
Australian Renewable Energy Agency tips another $20m into feasibility and business case for second interconnector across Bass Strait.
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NEG is supposed to be better than nothing. But is it?
The NEG is yet another case of Australian exceptionalism in energy, typical of the toxic mix of muddled thinking and ideology that dominates regulatory oversight of this industry.
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HOWZAT! Adelaide over on front foot with project putting energy efficiency up in lights
Adelaide Oval has unveiled a world class audience experience created through a CEFC-financed major lighting upgrade that goes all out to put substantial runs on the energy efficiency scoreboard.
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How tech nerds can reinvent electricity before it’s too late
There's a growing mob that thinks it can reinvent electricity, from old to new, and from a supply-dominated industry-based model to consumers-in-control.
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Here are 4 essential fixes for the National Energy Guarantee
A policy that doesn’t encourage additional generation capacity won’t reduce high power prices. Here are four essential fixes for the NEG.
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Australia corporate solar market ready to boom, says New Energy Solar
The head of what will be Australia’s largest listed specialist solar investment fund is looking to tap the booming corporate solar sector.
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BNEF: Turnbull’s NEG akin to joining gym and not lifting weights
BNEF says NEG under current targets would achieve little, and be akin to finally signing up to a gym, and then refusing to lift any weights.
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CEFC targets energy hungry shopping centres, with $200m finance deal
CEFC tips $200m debt finance into QIC’s Global Real Estate flagship Shopping Centre Fund, in deal expected to deliver energy savings of between 30-40% using solar and energy efficiency.
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Alinta dives back into coal with purchase of Loy Yang B
Alinta dives back into coal, paying top dollar for Loy Yang B generator, suggesting it expects high prices and limp climate policies to continue.
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First Australian corporate bulk-buy to deliver new 80MW wind farm
An 80MW wind farm to be built near Ararat after first-of-kind contract with powerful consortium of 14 universities, corporations and Councils.
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