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Construction complete at biggest battery in Australia’s biggest coal grid
Construction is complete at the biggest battery complex to be built so far in NSW, with testing and commissioning to begin soon.
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CSIRO names new head of energy with a fuel cell and solar thermal twist
Aerospace engineer and fuel cell expert, CSIRO's new head of energy has also served a stint as director of the Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute.
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Genex Power names new CEO to lead big battery and pumped hydro charge
The changing of the guard comes as Genex prepares to power up its first big battery, the 50MW/100MWh Bouldercombe project in Queensland.
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“It’s a start:” Forrest welcomes Australia’s $2 billion hydrogen response to US plan
The 2023 Budget is the first response to the $US1.2 trillion Inflation Reduction Act. Andrew Forrest says it's a start, but experts say it's not nearly enough.
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The Driven Podcast: Tony Seba on the rapid switch to EVs
Stanford University’s Tony Seba on the accelerating shift to electric, and how EVs will change the face of the car industry forever.
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Labor’s budget is good for climate and renewables – and great for the gas cartel
The Labor budget lacks ambition to leverage massive decarbonisation opportunities – and fails to deliver substantial social dividends through gas tax reform.
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From 1,000GW to 63TW: NREL sets massive solar target for global decarbonisation
National Renewable Energy Laboratory says an “unprecedented ramp-up" of solar production capacity will be crucial to the global effort to avoid climate catastrophe.
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Engie taps WA hydrogen tech outfit to build production facility in France
Perth-based hydrogen tech company Hazer Group signs MOU with French giant Engie to build the first Hazer production facility in Europe.
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WA plans huge switch to solar and storage as part of stunning 50GW green energy boom
Western Australia unveils stunning plan to build more than 50GW of new capacity, with a focus on solar and storage, to meet electrification and green industry needs.
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Labor creates $2bn renewable hydrogen fund as part of $4bn green energy package
Labor gives $2 billion to support a gigawatt of green hydrogen electrolysers, $1.3 billion for household efficiency, but is coy about funds for capacity mechanism.
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Queensland sets new wind output record as it plays catch up to rest of country
Queensland sets a new wind output record as the state plays catch up with the rest of the country.
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Big batteries charge on to centre stage with new tricks for the grid
As Australia's big battery fleet continues to grow, developers and owners are starting to unlock more of the big stack of services they can bring to the grid.
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Wind, solar and storage: Three ideas to accelerate Australia’s green energy transition
The rollout of wind, solar and storage is too slow. We need more transmission, and more action from state governments, and NSW in particular.
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Grid forming inverters find their place on big grids: Can they do what they say?
Grid-forming inverters were once limited to micro and isolated grids, but are now rolling out in mega scale applications where they role in not well understood.
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Bluefloat checks pulse on community support for 1.7GW offshore wind plans
BlueFloat Energy calls for community feedback on Eastern Rise offshore wind farm, as it prepares to seek environmental approvals for the NSW project.
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World’s tallest wind power testing mast hopes to herald new generation of turbines
The inauguration of a high altitude onshore wind power testing mast in a coal mining region in Germany offers new promise for industrial green power.
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Green hydrogen versus direct renewables – best and worst ways to use wind and solar
The there are good ways to use wind and solar and bad ways. And much of it comes down to where green hydrogen is applied.
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Installation begins on largest electricity transformers to support renewable highway
Installation begins on Bundey substation which will be home to the state’s largest electricity transformers and play key role in new renewable highway.
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How First Nations can help keep Australia in the global clean energy race
Following Canada’s lead, the US Inflation Reduction Act supports First Nations as equity owners of major energy projects. Australia has an opportunity right now to get the settings rights.
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Germany unveils plans to add 150GW of solar by 2030, as gas use slumps
Germany outlines plan to add 150GW of solar by 2030, including agri and floating PV. Meanwhile, gas use slumps by nearly one quarter in a year.
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