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Selecting storage solutions in residential PV systems

Thu, 2016-09-15 15:06
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

Thu, 2016-09-15 14:16
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

Thu, 2016-09-15 14:12
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

Thu, 2016-09-15 13:50
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

Thu, 2016-09-15 13:31
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

Thu, 2016-09-15 13:28
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

Thu, 2016-09-15 12:57
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

Thu, 2016-09-15 12:55
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

Thu, 2016-09-15 12:43
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

Thu, 2016-09-15 12:42
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

Thu, 2016-09-15 12:41
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

Thu, 2016-09-15 06:33
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

Wed, 2016-09-14 15:07
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?

Wed, 2016-09-14 14:44
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

Wed, 2016-09-14 14:24
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

Wed, 2016-09-14 14:16
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?

Wed, 2016-09-14 13:47
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

Wed, 2016-09-14 12:45
1500 Vdc Central Inverter released be Ingeteam achieves UL1741 compliance.
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Vattenfall’s bid cuts offshore wind cost ‘faster than expected’

Wed, 2016-09-14 11:19
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

Wed, 2016-09-14 11:18
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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