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4 major world cities just agreed to get rid of diesel engines
Paris, Madrid, Athens, and Mexico City will ban diesel engines by 2025, mayors of the four major world cities announced this week.
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Redflow extends ZCell installer coverage
Redflow Limited today announces seven more approved installers for its new ZCell energy storage solution.
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Adani’s solar shift puts Carmichael in the shade
Away from the sound and fury around Adani’s proposed coal mine in the Galilee Basin, a tectonic shift is happening in the global energy industry.
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China to phase out coal imports
In the long term, China’s coal demand will be fully met by domestic supply. As China reaches this balance, the coal price and coal imports will decline.
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Coalition still being led by the nose by Institute of Public Affairs
Using a technique mastered by conservative think tanks like the IPA, the Coalition's efforts on energy policy are mostly an exercise in gathering misleading information and presenting it as proof of something, in this case that wind and solar don’t work.
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Kidston solar farm set for construction, chalking up win for ARENA
Genex Power will begin construction of the solar array at its Kidston pumped hydro project after securing debt and ARENA funding.
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Energy Efficiency Market Report: Signs of recovery?
The period of steady declines in the VEEC price appears to have passed – at least for now – with November appearing to confirm the pricing range established in October.
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GCL slash price of battery to be 2nd cheapest per warranted kWh
GCL has announced specification and price changes that move their cost from $0.67 down to $0.30 per warranted kWh.
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UNSW smashes solar cell record, predicts doubling in 12 months
University of New South Wales team scores world’s highest efficiency rating with largest perovskite solar cells – aims to double efficiency again within a year.
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Innovative energy project to be piloted by Patterson River Secondary College
A cutting-edge new class will be introduced into the curriculum at Patterson River Secondary College next year.
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Enphase Storage System Goes Live in Landmark Multi-Dwelling Battery Installation
Enphase Energy's installation partner, Solaray Energy, has completed the installation of a rooftop solar PV system with the largest Enphase Storage System commissioned to date.
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Katharine Tapley appointed ANZ Head of Sustainable Finance Solutions, Loans & Specialised Finance
ANZ today announced the appointment of Katharine Tapley as Head of Sustainable Finance Solutions (SFS), Loans & Specialised Finance.
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Renewable Energy Market Report – long hard slog
No substantive changes to the demand/supply equation in Australia's renewable energy market in November.
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Western Power sale: microgrid opportunities, structural challenges
If Western Power shares drop as distributed solar and storage leave grid assets stranded, mums and dads could be left footing the bill.
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Another rooftop solar boom – this time with warnings
Record low solar panel prices, and the ratcheting-down or removal of policy levers, are sparking a boom in Australia’s residential and commercial rooftop solar markets – but also prompting warnings to consumers to avoid the lure of cheap and nasty products, and installers.
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Are these the last coal power plants to be built in Europe?
Investment in new coal-fired power plants appears off the agenda in Western Europe after experience of three new Dutch plants.
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A tale of two energy ministers
A tale of two energy ministers is emerging in Canberra. The community is looking for politicians to champion renewables in the face of fossil fuel sector attacks on South Australia.
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Energy prices in NSW, Qld twice as high as South Australia
Electricity prices in NSW and Qld jump to nearly $13,000/MWh after gas plant fails, with coal-dependent Queensland to rely on rooftop solar and imports from NSW to meet heatwave demand.
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Graph Of The Day – Powerwall 2 warranty is under 9 years for most households if cycled once per day
For many households, the Powerwall 2 warranty is likely to last for under 9 years, rather than the full 10 years I was expecting.
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Daimler, BMW, Volkswagen Group, & Ford Sign superfast charging MoU in Europe
A new joint venture has formed that will develop a high-power, EV fast-charging network in Europe has been signed by BMW, Daimler, Ford, VW.
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