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Selecting storage solutions in residential PV systems
Combining PV with a storage solution, homeowners gain from a variety of possibilities and benefits. However, it is important to know how to select the right kind of storage solution..
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Victoria’s new renewables policy, and why it could learn from South Africa
Victoria plans biggest investment in new generation capacity in Australia since creation of the National Electricity Market. It would do well to learn from South Africa.
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CarbonTracker declares renewable power as today’s cheapest option
New analysis makes bold claim that renewable power generation costs are already lower on average worldwide than generation costs of fossil fuels.
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New solar glut could push solar module prices as low as 30c/watt
BNEF analyst Ethan Zindler says world on verge of substantial solar PV oversupply; bad news for manufacturers, good news for installers, end-users – and Australia.
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Coalition puts a cap on innovation, and strips Turnbull’s flagship initiative
Malcolm Turnbull's signature Clean Energy Innovation Fund is to be stripped of nearly all its monies. Apparently, there is such a thing as too much innovation.
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Social cost of carbon: the climate change frontier
As the reality of climate change is accepted, the focus shifts from the science to economic and social outcomes – and the conversation gets way harder.
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A small win for rooftop solar as Victorian regulator outlines fairer tariffs
Victoria regulator makes landmark decision on solar feed in tariffs that could have implications for other states. But does it go far enough?
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Kangaroo Island: 100% renewables cheaper than sticking with grid
Study shows going 100% renewables would be cheaper than staying connected to the main grid for Kangaroo Island. But the decision on what to do will be a significant national and international test case for numerous other communities considering similar decisions, as well as network operators and regulators.
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Another coal domino falls as India revises billion tonnes a year target
With about 72 million tonnes of coal stockpiled at mines and power stations,enough fuel for over 50 days operation – and power demand growth running lower than forecast.
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Seven charts show new renewables outpacing rising demand for first time
For the first time ever, investment in new renewables was more than enough to cover rising global electricity demand in 2015.
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New poll shows public back climate action from banks
Nearly half of Australians would be prepared to switch to another bank if they found out their current bank is financing projects that worsen climate change.
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We really must talk about gas
Over the last year wholesale electricity prices have been falling just about everywhere across the developed world except here in Australia, where they are skyrocketing.
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ARENA is down – but not out
That both sides of politics came so close to gutting ARENA is of major concern, but it's also an opportunity to reflect on our priorities.
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Myth of gas; has South Australia capitulated to fossil fuels?
South Australia has been a leader in climate and renewables. Will it sacrifice its clean and progressive image on the altar of expediency?
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NSW community solar “bulk buy” aims to put 1MW on local homes, business
New community solar investment round to be launched in NSW, with aim of installing 1MW of solar on homes and businesses in the state's north-west slopes region.
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WA farm taps vanadium flow battery storage, solar – an Australian first
A farm near Busselton WA has installed a 100kWh vanadium redox flow battery with solar to avoid paying for a new connection to the grid.
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Nature is being renamed ‘natural capital’ – but is it really the planet that will profit?
This year a controversial motion was debated regarding incorporating the language and mechanisms of “natural capital” into IUCN policy.
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Ingeteam achieves UL1741 compliance for the new 1500 Vdc Central Inverter Product line
1500 Vdc Central Inverter released be Ingeteam achieves UL1741 compliance.
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Vattenfall’s bid cuts offshore wind cost ‘faster than expected’
Vattenfall's record breaking bid for two offshore wind farms, RWE splits in half and new milestones for solar.
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Turnbull marks 1st anniversary with act of clean energy vandalism
Tony would be proud. To mark the anniversary of his coronation, Malcolm Turnbull has knee-capped the agency that eluded Abbott's toe-cutters. The story behind the deal to strip ARENA of $500m highlights the nasty nature of Australian climate and clean energy politics.
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