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Victoria’s new public energy utility begins search for first renewables and storage deal

Thu, 2023-04-27 13:33

big battery Neoen Tesla VictoriaVictoria launches market search for large-scale renewables generation and/or storage project to kickstart its revival of the State Electricity Commission.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: In love with wind, solar and batteries

Thu, 2023-04-27 13:23

big battery neoen tesla victoriaLouis de Sambucy, the head of Neoen in Australia, on why wind, solar and battery projects are getting bigger and more complex.

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The Driven Podcast: Australia’s most successful electric truck company

Thu, 2023-04-27 13:18

BYD truck launch australia electric - optimisedSEA Electric’s Tony Fairweather on electric trucks. Plus: Battery breakthroughs, Tesla’s big new game plan, and Australia’s EV strategy.

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Floating solar developer lands first commercial install – at an offshore wind farm

Thu, 2023-04-27 09:58

Dutch offshore solar start-up wins contract to install and operate a floating solar system at the 759MW Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm.

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Canada unleashes “wave” of new renewables with investment tax credit

Thu, 2023-04-27 09:57

Renewable energy investment tax credits unveiled in Canada’s 2023 federal budget expected to boost value of some projects by more than 50%.

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BlueFloat promises massive windfall as race for a spot in Gippsland offshore zone hots up

Thu, 2023-04-27 09:56

offshore wind wikimedia commonsBlueFloat Energy says its 2.1GW offshore wind project could bring tens of billions of dollars to the regional economy and thousands of jobs.

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Dead duck curve: Rooftop solar saturation can be big win for consumers and grid

Thu, 2023-04-27 00:05

Modelling shows how good policy and regulation can put the famous solar duck curve to sleep and share the benefits of rooftop solar with everyone.

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Australian renewables pioneer PacHydro rebrands, sees big demand for wind and solar

Wed, 2023-04-26 16:00

Pacific Hydro rebrands in bid to reposition as Australia's leading renewables-only generator – and unveils plans including a new retail arm.

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AEMO claps back against “reckless” claims made in scathing critique of VNI West

Wed, 2023-04-26 15:32

transmission towersAustralian Energy Market Operator hits back at claims that VNI West will be costly, dangerous and “useless” to the build-out of new renewables.

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AGL charges up Torrens battery for first time as it closes another Liddell unit

Wed, 2023-04-26 14:51

 ElectraNet.AGL charges up its biggest battery to date as it readies to close the last of its remaining units at the Liddell coal plant.

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NT solar farms still sitting idle after three years, now a consultant has been called in

Wed, 2023-04-26 12:39

NT utility calls for consultant to advise on if, and when, the first solar farms - built three years ago - can be allowed to send power to the grid.

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CEFC triples funding for mini solar in Cannon-Brookes-backed Infradebt

Wed, 2023-04-26 10:49

trundle solar farm NSW enerparc ikeaFunding for small and medium solar projects is rare in Australia, which makes it a good fit for the government's green bank.

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Australian solar farm hit by grass fire burning under modules

Tue, 2023-04-25 06:07

beryl solar farm fireLarge solar farm in NSW damaged by grass fire burning under solar modules.

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CEFC spends $75 million on recycling and cutting emissions from rubbish

Mon, 2023-04-24 16:12

Construction waste is a big chunk of the rubbish Australia generates; recycling it creates an equivalent emissions sink.

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NBN turns to micro wind turbines in search for power for remote sites

Mon, 2023-04-24 14:54

Mini wind was once a real contender before cheap solar stole the show; the owner of the latest iteration hopes this proves its viability.

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Fortescue produces its first Australian made hydrogen electrolyser prototype

Mon, 2023-04-24 14:11

Fortescue Future Industries has designed and built its own electrolyser (supplied).FFI produces hydrogen electrolyser prototype as it gears up to begin production at Gladstone factory, and eyes five global hydrogen projects.

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Germany’s Green-led ministries quarrel over using farm land for solar arrays

Mon, 2023-04-24 11:02

German ministries argue over whether planned 22GW of solar should be installed in fields or meadows, or rooftops, sealed areas and "rewetted moors"

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Know your NEM: Whistling for more as wind and solar eat into gas and coal share

Mon, 2023-04-24 09:46

National energy market volatility is increasing as more renewables, but mainly rooftop solar, continues to enter.

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Solar is a runaway global success, and Australia is showing the way forward

Mon, 2023-04-24 09:07

The current growth rates of solar alone will see the global energy sector decarbonised by mid-century.

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AGL shuts down first of last three units at Liddell, Australia’s oldest coal generator

Mon, 2023-04-24 08:47

 AGL Energy)First of the last three units at Australia's oldest coal generator shut down on Monday morning.

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