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Solar can power African homes for $56 per year, says IRENA
Solar's increasing affordability is making it a popular energy source in many parts of Africa, finds IRENA.
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Tesla software update 8.0 revamps interface, enhances owner experience & safety for all vehicles
Software update 8.0 kicks off a significant over-the-air overhaul of the Tesla touchscreen and introduces the biggest UI revamp since the launch of Model S.
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Energy market rule-maker says no to real reform – again
Decision by AEMC will push more local generators and prosumers to reduce their use of the grid, to look at private wires and microgrids, and potentially to disconnect.
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Does South Australia’s wind output rule the NEM?
Our analysis suggests that wind exported from South Australia is pushing down prices across the National Electricity Market by a much as 10 per cent.
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No, cutting your car’s carbon emissions won’t cost you more
Research shows that the introduction of emission standards for light vehicles has considerable benefits for motorists and Australia more broadly.
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A new energy gold mine: storage from solar and pumped hydro
A proposal for a massive solar plant paired with pumped hydro storage in an old gold mine has taken a big step forward.
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What is seven times Zero? A highly-charged electric motorbike gathering
The Kramer experiment - flying through the air on sweet winding roads on our Zeros, and our 100% electric motorbike trip.
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Coal consultant warns thermal coal use could plummet – but dodges questions
Wood Mackenzie estimates seaborne thermal coal use would have to fall by 40 per cent by 2035 to meet the 2° target.
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New report shows shale gas risks unique Channel Country rivers that Qld Government promised to protect
The Western Rivers Alliance is calling on the Queensland Government to make good on its election promise to protect the unique rivers of the Channel Country.
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Australia locked in for more ambitious climate, renewable policies
Australia commits to ratifying Paris climate deal, which will come into force by the end of the year - a speed of action almost unprecedented on the international stage. But that means Malcolm Turnbull will have to match words with action. But how?
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Video of the Day: World’s first manned solar helicopter flight
University of Maryland students say they have achieved an aviation first, getting their manned, solar powered helicopter off the ground.
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Australia could, should make wind turbines, says Suzlon chief
Suzlon Energy's Tulsi Tanti says making wind turbines in Australia would be a "win-win", but market must first demonstrate stability, growth.
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AGL encourages community to have their say on Coopers Gap Wind Farm
AGL is encouraging local residents to have their say on the proposed Coopers Gap Wind Farm project.
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EthosEnergy successfully completes $2m overhaul for Origin Energy
EthosEnergy has been successfully completed a $2m major overhaul of a gas turbine and generator for Origin Energy.
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South Korea give boost to energy storage as part of renewables spending spree
South Korea to provide incentives for utility-scale solar operators to install energy storage units as it outlines plans to invest $US27 billion in renewable energies over next five years.
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GM’s Bolt to take on Tesla, Norway and Germany link wind with hydro storage
GM is set to take on Tesla with its Chevy Bolt electric car. Meanwhile, big developments in offshore wind and battery storage.
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How the jaw-dropping fall in solar prices will change energy markets
The jaw-dropping bids for a massive solar plant in Abu Dhabi will help change the thinking about the future of energy markets. The price offered is one third the cost of local gas generation, and one fifth of the cost of the proposed new nuclear plant in the UK.
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Australia facing 1 billion tonne emissions shortfall on current policies
Australia will likely miss its Paris climate commitments by around one billion tonnes of greenhouse emissions by 2030 if it continues with its current policies.
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Credit where it’s due: How distributed energy could save $1bn on grid costs
One Step Off The Grid The introduction of regulatory measures to reward local energy generators for their contributions to the grid could unlock savings of more than $1 billion in avoided network costs, a major Australian study has found. The study – which was led by the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Sustainable Futures, and funded […]
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Four reasons why electric vehicles may take off in Australia
The cost of the vehicle, the cost of infrastructure and recharging, as well as the fate of petrol refineries may influence the uptake of EVs in Australia.
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