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RedEarth says its BlackMax Solar Power System is first certified off-grid battery storage system listed by CEC

Wed, 2021-09-08 12:53

Press Release RedEarth Energy Storage (RedEarth) is proud to announce its BlackMax Solar Power System as the first-ever Australian-made off-grid battery energy storage system (BESS) to be approved by Australia’s Clean Energy Council (CEC), making it the most advanced and compliant Australian-made off-grid system on the CEC list. After experiencing exponential growth over the last […]

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South Australia to be first gigawatt scale grid to meet all demand with rooftop solar

Wed, 2021-09-08 10:50

In the next few months South Australia could become the first gigawatt scale grid in the world to meet all its demand from rooftop solar.

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Rooftop solar delivers 62% of total generation, drives demand to record low in WA

Tue, 2021-09-07 18:36

Rooftop solar sends minimum "operational demand" to a new low in WA's main grid, some 10 per cent below the previous benchmark.

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Port of Townsville signs MOU to export green hydrogen to South Korea

Tue, 2021-09-07 15:32

Plans to export Queensland-made renewable hydrogen to South Korea are being weighed in a memorandum of understanding between Ark Energy and Port of Townsville.

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Fractured policies will stymie Australia’s clean energy transition, experts say

Tue, 2021-09-07 14:50

Investment experts say coordinated and comprehensive climate policies needed for Australia to seize full potential of energy transition.

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Western Australia creates new fund to kickstart renewable hydrogen industry

Tue, 2021-09-07 14:43

Mark McGowan WA premier - aap - optimisedWA Labor government announces tens of millions in new funding for the state’s renewable hydrogen industry, including a $50 million fund.

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BP sizes up former oil refinery as industrial renewable hydrogen hub

Tue, 2021-09-07 14:35

Kwinana Oil RefineryThe site of what was once Australia’s largest oil refinery in WA is being sized up as domestic renewable hydrogen hub by BP.

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Potash mine to build wind, solar and battery micro-grid for most of its power needs

Tue, 2021-09-07 14:34

Proposed new potash project looks to source two thirds of its power needs from wind, solar and batteries to slash costs and emissions.

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Green hydrogen could help solve the puzzle of getting to 100 pct renewables

Tue, 2021-09-07 14:21

The hardest part of achieving 100 per cent renewables is the last five or 10 per cent. Green hydrogen is now being viewed as a cheap and effective solution.

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Australia can achieve rapid, deep and cheap emission cuts from tech we have now

Tue, 2021-09-07 12:30

There is a superhighway to rapid elimination of 80% of Australian greenhouse emissions, using low-cost, existing technology from vast production runs.

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Australia’s public health already being hit by climate change, professionals say

Tue, 2021-09-07 00:01

Vast majority of Australian health professionals say climate change is a serious problem, and better information needed on links between climate and health.

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Boral targets 100% renewables by 2025, along with batteries and hydrogen

Mon, 2021-09-06 15:46

Concrete and building materials giant “exploring all options” to meet a 2025 renewables target for its energy needs – outside of its Berrima cement kiln.

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“Offshore solar” to feature in hybrid marine energy demonstration plant

Mon, 2021-09-06 14:12

A €45m project will combine technologies to demonstrate potential of hybrid marine energy parks, including offshore solar.

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NSW is about to overtake the Sunshine State on large scale solar production

Mon, 2021-09-06 13:33

Queensland is about to lose its mantle as the state with the most large scale solar farm production, as new projects come on line in NSW.

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CEFC tips $54m into EV-ready housing estate using solar, all-electric appliances

Mon, 2021-09-06 12:32

CEFC tips $54 million into housing development, will see homes equipped with solar, all-electric appliances and be EV-ready.

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Tindo decommissions Australia’s only solar module factory, ahead of expansion

Mon, 2021-09-06 10:00

Tindo Solar GM Robert Sporne, CEO Shayne Jaenisch, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen and Member for Makin Tony Zappia outside Tindo Solar in Adelaide. (AAP Image/Morgan Sette).Australia's only commercial solar panel manufacturer begins decommissioning of its original factory, ahead of an expansion into bigger digs.

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News Corp hasn’t seen the light on climate – they’re just updating their tactics

Mon, 2021-09-06 06:59

James Lachlan Rupert Murdoch news corp - optimisedIs News Corp really seeing the light on climate? More likely it's pivoting to a modern style of greenwashing and delay, just like Morrison.

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Another record tumbles as renewables share reaches 57.3 per cent

Sun, 2021-09-05 14:32

Record for share of renewable energy in Australia's main grid tumbles again on Sunday morning.

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Out of fashion: Best and worst clothing brands on climate action and renewables

Fri, 2021-09-03 14:54

Most global fashion brands are lagging on climate action, a new fossil-free fashion scorecard has found.

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