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Coalition says it will seek more cuts to clean energy programs
Cormann and Hunt says ARENA "savings" will be recaptured by cutting money to the Clean Energy Innovation Fund, before being forced to backtrack.
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Interminable climate argument is costing us solutions for our future
Over the last week, we have seen tiresome name calling return after the CCA report that suggested a fresh approach to these decisions and actions.
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August ties july as hottest month ever on record
NASA data released on Monday means August marks the 11th record-setting month in a row.
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Coalition, Labor agree to slash $500m from ARENA budget
ARENA to have its funding slashed by $500m after Labor and the Coalition agree to compromise on government's omnibus budget repair package.
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New coal plans in Victoria, South Australia under scrutiny
EPA to scrutinise Engie plan to burn more coal at Loy Yang B, while BHP Billiton is reported to be considering re-opening the closed coal generator in Port Augusta.
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Enphase S-Series microinverters and AC battery receive certification to updated Australian & NZ grid standard
Enphase have announced that its smart grid ready S-Series Microinverters and AC Battery have been certified as compliant to the AS/NZS 4777.2:2015 grid connection standard.
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Why Craig Kelly should stop parroting Bjorn Lomborg’s attack on solar
The attacks on solar by Craig Kelly, the new head of the Coalition's environment and energy committee, know no bounds, and no facts. Here's why his claims are rubbish.
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SolarReserve aims to build 6 solar tower power plants in South Australia
SolarReserve unveils plans for six large scale solar tower and molten salt storage plants in South Australia, but says it needs a contract to build the first one. But will the state government reach for the sun, or fall back on old gas plants?
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Commercial solar set to boom in Australia, survey says
Survey finds nearly one-quarter of businesses already generating some of their power needs with rooftop solar – 83% seriously considering it.
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Ratch Australia appoints AECOM for $360m Mount Emerald Wind Farm
AECOM has been appointed as the Owner’s Engineer for the A$360 million, 180 MW Mount Emerald Wind Farm in North Queensland.
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Garbage in, garbage out: Why the CCA got it so wrong
Australian climate policy is being framed on the basis that the country should proceed as slowly as it possibly can – a course that is being justified by technology cost estimates heavily tilted against solar. No wonder the CCA is so confused.
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South Australia’s “new” competitor shut down a week before Northern
The 17yo Pelican Point gas generator, deemed a "new competitor" by SA govt, withdrew its services just over a week before Northern coal plant closed.
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Know your NEM: King abdicates, pipeline owners bet on higher gas prices
Grant King steps down with his exceptionally high regard diminished by the APLNG adventure, while APA flags a new pipeline, betting on rising gas prices.
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Tesla turns to radar to upgrade safety on EV autopilot
Tesla's Elon Musk says suite of updates to Tesla's Autopilot system, including an increased reliance on radar technology, a "threefold improvement in safety."
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Business Development Manager appointed to DP Energy Australia
Global renewable energy developer DP Energy has appointed Catherine Way Business Development Manager, DP Energy Australia.
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Morocco to equip 600 mosques with solar PV
Signs are appearing the Moroccan government will introduce regulations that will allow for a tariff to be paid for rooftop solar electricity fed into the grid.
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Chevy Bolt to feature over-the-air software updates
Chevy Bolt is keeping with its "next-gen" status and matches Tesla with the introduction of over-the-air software update feature.
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A Tesla Powerwall with my rooftop solar? I’ll take SIX
A Gold Coast home owner has installed six Tesla Powerwall batteries, to store 98% of the generation from his 24kW rooftop solar system. And the payback? Not bad…
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UK fund brings “$20 billion” war-chest to Australian renewables, storage market
UK investment fund claims to have ready access to as much as $20bn finance to focus on Australian renewable and battery storage projects.
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NSW energy minister blames Basslink for South Australia price spikes
NSW energy minister blames Basslink "outage" for South Australia price spikes. Sorry minister, wrong state, wrong link, and anyway it was working at the time.
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