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Managing frequency in a modern electricity system

Thu, 2017-05-18 11:11
Those who advocate for the status quo because of the inertia provided by synchronous generators should be aware that these technologies are far from perfect.
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Leading the charge: Battery storage to jump-start clean energy transition

Thu, 2017-05-18 11:07
Battery storage is set to jump-start the clean energy transition while at the same time disrupting the traditional utility business model.
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Renewables unshackled by push into battery storage

Wed, 2017-05-17 14:35
It is difficult to overstate just how profound the impacts of wide-scale, low-cost energy storage will be on the utility sector.
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Rooftop solar saved NSW consumers nearly $1 billion in heatwave

Wed, 2017-05-17 14:34
Rooftop solar likely saved nearly $1 billion in electricity costs during the February heatwave in NSW, as well as helping to keep the lights on. But solar households and businesses got little reward for their contribution.
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ANU breakthrough: Butterfly effect could boost solar cell efficiency

Wed, 2017-05-17 14:12
ANU researchers develop butterfly wing-inspired nano-technology that could improve the efficiency of solar cells.
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Sun Metals says new solar farm will underpin zinc refinery expansion

Wed, 2017-05-17 13:39
Korean Zinc refiner says 116MW solar plant it's building near Townsville will underpin the expansion of its north Queensland operations.
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Tesla’s solar roof sets Musk’s grand unification into motion

Wed, 2017-05-17 11:48
Tesla has begun taking orders for its transformative new solar roof, marking the final piece in Elon Musk’s vision for a grand unification of his clean-energy ambitions. Cost is key.
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Wärtsilä provides its marine technology expertise to new wave energy project

Wed, 2017-05-17 10:47
Wärtsilä will support the development of the latest WaveRoller wave energy convertor, designed by Finnish company AW-Energy, with a series of sub-assemblies for a prototype.
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How much has Australia spent on CCS, and what has been achieved?

Wed, 2017-05-17 10:17
Australia continues to put lipstick on the pig of CCS, a tiny pittance of research dollars intended to provide air cover for the emissions of the coal industry.
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Australia leaps up global renewable energy investment rankings

Wed, 2017-05-17 10:09
Record $7.5 billion in large scale solar and wind investment pushes Australia up to number 5 in global renewable energy investment rankings.
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How cheap is solar? Cheap enough to cool the air outside

Tue, 2017-05-16 14:46
Solar is cheap enough for homeowners to use it to power air conditioners to cool outdoor verandahs. The big challenge, ARENA says, is integration into the grid. The technology is there, but rules, regulations and business models will have to change.
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AGL commences construction at Silverton wind farm

Tue, 2017-05-16 14:41
AGL Energy (AGL) has commenced construction on the 200 MW Silverton Wind Farm in north western New South Wales near Broken Hill.
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12 from 12: ARENA’s big solar plans take off across the country

Tue, 2017-05-16 13:56
ARENA says its large-scale solar program brought down costs to match wind energy five years ahead of expectations.
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Sydney steps up action on climate, aims for 50% renewables by 2030

Tue, 2017-05-16 13:53
City of Sydney's has reinforced its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, sourcing half of its energy from renewables by 2030 and zero increase in water usage.
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Trump’s staff reportedly feeding him internet hoaxes on climate

Tue, 2017-05-16 13:08
Staffers send Trump fake news - including long-debunked climate claims - to “gain an edge in the seemingly endless ‘Game of Thrones’ inside the West Wing.
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Big solar passes 100GW global milestone, Australia in reach of top 10

Tue, 2017-05-16 12:28
Global big solar installed capacity sailed past 100GW at the end of March, as even Australia approaches the global Big League, if it can overtake Thailand.
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Why 2℃ of global warming is much worse for Australia than 1.5℃

Tue, 2017-05-16 12:20
With 2℃ of global warming, the stifling heat of January 2013 would be the norm for Australia.
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Network owner Ausnet sees grid dominated by wind and solar

Tue, 2017-05-16 11:13
Victoria's biggest network operator Ausnet says future grid will be dominated by wind and solar, with some communities looking at 100% renewable energy options.
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EnergyLab acceleration program open applications for second intake

Tue, 2017-05-16 10:13
Australia’s first business accelerator program dedicated to developing clean energy startup companies has opened applications for its second intake less than two months after launching.
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Doctors call for stricter pollution license fee system to protect health

Mon, 2017-05-15 15:00
Doctors for the Environment Australia calls for proper implementation of the pollution license fee system for NSW power stations to protect public health.
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