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AGL launches free rooftop solar energy monitoring service

Wed, 2017-08-16 14:47
AGL is offering households with rooftop solar systems a free service to help them protect potential savings by monitoring their systems.
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Origin rides high power price wave – but says it has to stop

Wed, 2017-08-16 14:36
Origin results show its retail division made the most of a "transitioning energy market." But CEO says further power price rises "would be bad for everyone."
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New Energy Solar recognised as an ABA100 winner

Wed, 2017-08-16 14:21
New Energy Solar has today been recognised as an ABA100 Winner in The Australian Business Awards 2017.
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New Secretary appointed for DELWP

Wed, 2017-08-16 14:10
The Andrews Labor Government has today appointed Mr John Bradley as the new Secretary of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP).
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Graph of the Day: South Australia’s wholesale price changes in 2017

Wed, 2017-08-16 13:42
Today's chart shows how there's been a slight dip as wind power has increased output in July, and how prices were higher when gas dominated the fuel mix in the state.
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The way to power the next billion consumers

Wed, 2017-08-16 13:41
If power can be generated where it is consumed, it can closely follow demand growth. Where does much of that growth come from? The "leisure-pull".
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Origin to add “a Hazelwood” of renewables by 2020, but says CET remains “critical”

Wed, 2017-08-16 13:38
Despite an upbeat renewables outlook, Origin Energy CEO says the market is not out of the woods yet, and that for investment to keep up momentum, policy stability remains at a premium, and the introduction of a Clean Energy Target is critical.
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Father and son Australian company develops solar-powered drone

Wed, 2017-08-16 11:08
Light-weight new drone features standard solar cells, encapsulated in composite material without losing efficiency.
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Coal communities lead march to clean energy

Tue, 2017-08-15 15:10
Port Augusta becomes latest Australian coal hub to embrace renewables – and just as well, considering new data on coal plant pollution.
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Graph of the Day: South Australia’s shifting fuel mix

Tue, 2017-08-15 13:17
Today's chart is a simple illustration of shifts in the fuel mix so far - interestingly, after a low-wind month in June, July's high wind output means very little reliance on Victorian imports and lower exposure to high-priced gas in SA.
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Contact energy in large scale climate bonds certification

Tue, 2017-08-15 13:14
Listed New Zealand company Contact Energy Ltd (CEN) has gained Climate Bonds Certification of geothermal assets as part of its new Green Loan Borrowing Programme for NZD1.8bn.
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Know your NEM: Will the LRET be met?

Tue, 2017-08-15 12:53
Will Australia's large-scale renewable energy target be met on time? And what will happen if we move to a CET? Plus AGL's uncontroversial result; and crunching numbers on SolarReserve's Port August project.
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How solar tower and storage won on costs

Tue, 2017-08-15 12:09
SolarReserve says its winning solar tower and molten salt storage project can deliver dispatchable, renewable power at just $78/MWh. Why so low?
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Senvion installs first prototype of 3.4M140 EBC

Tue, 2017-08-15 08:49
Successful completion of optimised turbine for low wind sites.
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Younicos-designed WEMAG battery park successfully “black starts” grid on first attempt

Tue, 2017-08-15 08:43
Project partners for Europe’s first commercial battery plant to bring innovative black start concept to market maturity/Younicos software manages reliable re-establishment of power grid.
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S.A. picks solar tower to provide all government electricity needs

Mon, 2017-08-14 17:26
South Australia government chooses solar tower and storage for its power needs, after SoalrReserve wind tender for baseload power with $78/MWh for 150MW plant in Port Augusta. South Australia suggests it is beginning of the end for coal.
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Coal rift? Coalition sends mixed message on new coal power

Mon, 2017-08-14 15:07
Federal treasurer says cheap new coal power a "myth", federal energy minister says it must be considered – even if the market disagrees.
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Tesla Tiny House goes on tour

Mon, 2017-08-14 14:35
Powerwall, as part of the newly created Tesla Tiny House is hitting the road and making its way around Australia.
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CommBank to face new shareholder resolution after climate policy fail

Mon, 2017-08-14 14:25
Market Forces will lodge a new shareholder resolution against Commonwealth Bank after its climate change position statement released today fell well short of its publicly-made 2 degree commitments.
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Victorian EV conversion company secures CEFC backing

Mon, 2017-08-14 14:10
SEA Electric says $5m CEFC loan will help meet growing demand for technology that converts commercial trucks and vans to electric vehicles.
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