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Global clean energy investment slumps 43% in Q3, year-on-year
After a record year in 2015, BNEF says "worryingly low" clean energy investment in Q3 2016 somewhere between a 'flash crash' blip, and 'new normal'.
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Swiss ban new nuclear reactors
Another setback for the “nuclear renaissance”: Switzerland voted on Friday to focus on renewables and efficiency, and to ban new nuclear plants.
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Canada lets the states lead on climate, should Australia do the same?
Trudeau has decided to leave climate policy to the provinces, while forcing them to act. Is this state-based approach a model for Australia?
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South Australia triggers Turnbull backflip on renewables
Bloomberg New Energy Finance says Turnbull intervention into energy debate is a "worrying sign" and suggests Coalition could be using South Australia to weaken confidence in renewable energy investment.
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Perovskite breakthrough may fast-track new solar PV technology
Researchers at NREL claim breakthrough in development of perovskite solar PV that tops 10% efficiency and could also fast-track commercialisation of the technology.
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Qld accused of “indefensible and reckless” support of Carmichael coal mine
Green groups say latest Queensland govt move to fast-track Carmichael coal mine development “indefensible” and “reckless.”
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Cease coal imports, embrace affordable solar, urges Indian power minister
India’s power minister again calls on power generators to cease coal imports if the nation is to come good on “One Nation, One Grid, One Price” energy goal.
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Rooftop solar installs hit highest monthly level since July, 2015
Australian solar installs in September reached their highest levels in more than a year, boosted by commercial uptake in South Australia.
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Canada’s Alberta government aims for 50% solar power
Government of Alberta posts request for information to explore the possibility of using solar energy to meet half of its energy needs.
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Battery storage to the fore as electricity security takes center stage
Large-scale battery storage could have a significant role to play to ensure the stability of Australia’s electricity grid.
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7 ways to embracing the new frontiers for energy
Peak demand, carbon budgets, innovation, resilience, new governance standards, and stranded assets will help redefine the way the world supplies energy.
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Redflow certifies GoodWe inverter with ZCell in Australia
Redflow Ltd has verified that the ES Series Inverter from GoodWe Power Supply Technology Co. Ltd. works with its new ZCell battery, allowing for easy deployment into Australian homes.
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Know your NEM: Hazelwood matters more than South Australia
Forget South Australia, the market is more focused on Hazelwood brown coal generator, and its likely closure. Plus: why it's nearly economical for households to export solar back into grid.
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Ausgrid: Was China’s State Grid rejected because it is too green?
China's State Grid envisages a world energy market powered 80% by wind and solar. Does this help explain why its bid for Ausgrid was rejected?
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Finkel to lead NEM review, but states hold to renewable targets
Alan Finkel to lead a review of Australia's electricity market, but states hold to individual renewable targets after Coalition failed to offer a post 2020 target. Battery storage a major focus.
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World-first solar tower powered tomato farm opens in Port Augusta
Sundrop Farms' world-leading greenhouse project, using solar thermal electricity, heat and desalinated seawater to grow tomatoes in the SA desert, is in full operation.
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“Internet of Energy” start-up named as Australian Tech Comp winner
Two Australian innovators – Wattwatchers and Independent Products – named as finalists in Australian Technology Comp.
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Coal generation up, emissions up 4.8% since carbon price scrapped
Demand on NEM stayed flat in September, with a slight rise in coal generation and electricity emissions. Wind, meanwhile, reached its highest ever generation level, both in absolute terms and as a share of total NEM generation.
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The economics of the future energy system
As we work through challenges in the aftermath of SA's electricity blackout, let's make sure our responses enhance rather than truncate our opportunities.
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Blackout reality check: Coal and extra link may not have changed anything
Critics of renewables don't understand that a coal-fired power station and even extra link through NSW may not have avoided the SA blackout.
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