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Lessons from the US, where politically boosted renewables leave coal and gas in dust

Wed, 2021-08-25 14:35

Florida coal plant demolition, FPLUp to $US68 billion of US coal and gas assets could end up stranded as mix of federal and state policy incentives drive rapid shift to renewables.

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Meridian confirms possible exit from “highly politicised” Australian energy market

Wed, 2021-08-25 14:22

Announcing its annual result, NZ renewables gen-tailer confirms ongoing review of Australian businesses, due to significant political and regulatory uncertainty.

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“Backward step:” Industry warns VPPs could be killed by AEMO metering changes

Wed, 2021-08-25 14:18

Vast majority of big utilities, battery storage, inverter and software suppliers say AEMO's proposed reforms could kill market for virtual power plants.

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China’s MingYang unveils “world’s largest” offshore wind turbine, a 16MW colossus

Wed, 2021-08-25 12:55

China's MingYang Smart Energy unveils 16MW, 264-metre tall offshore wind turbine which now rates as the world’s largest.

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Tesla, Enphase lead new energy players calling on ministers to drop “coal-keeper”

Wed, 2021-08-25 00:01

EnergyAustralia's Tallawarra power station (supplied).A group of new energy companies led by Tesla and Enphase call for focus on new technologies, rather than mechanisms to prop up ageing coal fleet.

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Great Solar Business Podcast: The future of inverters

Tue, 2021-08-24 16:00

From an unknown product in the mid-90s Fronius inverters now have 40% of Australia's inverter market. CEO of Fronius Australia, Hans Enwagner, discusses what the future holds for inverter technology and how it will impact solar businesses.

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Controversial capacity market details still 18 months away, ESB tells ministers

Tue, 2021-08-24 15:53

Origin Energy's Eraring power station.After two-and-a-half years of work, the much needed post-2025 redesign of Australia's main electricity market could still be 18 months away.

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Renewables to deliver bigger returns as Spark seeks to “reinvent green grid”

Tue, 2021-08-24 14:32

Spark says it plans to be significant player in renewables, along with its network plays, but will new owners have the same vision?

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Volvo receives “world first” delivery of fossil-free steel for car making

Tue, 2021-08-24 14:02

Turning point: Volvo receives delivery of fossil-free steel, marking a significant milestone both for green metals production and auto-industry emissions.

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Supreme Court dismisses “David and Goliath” challenge to wind farm permit

Tue, 2021-08-24 13:12

Canva - NSW wind farm landscape Australia WWF - optimisedThe Victorian Supreme Court rules in favour of wind farm developer, dismissing a community group's legal challenge to planning permits.

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Bomen solar farm collects damages payment after three week outage

Tue, 2021-08-24 13:07

Bomen solar farm collects $1 million in liquidated damages after fault that took the facility off line for three weeks in January.

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Albany bids to become global wave power hub with state funding boost

Tue, 2021-08-24 09:24

WA government chips in funds to help establish coast off Albany as the southern hemisphere's first testing site for wave energy generation technology.

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Timeline to gas grant: Empire paid $4,500 to attend Liberal fundraiser, before site visit

Mon, 2021-08-23 15:43

 Empire Energy).Empire Energy's path to securing a $21 million grant to drill for gas in the Beetaloo Basin started with a $4,500 Liberal Party fundraiser.

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Grattan calls for $10 billion fund to “bend the curve” on industry emissions

Mon, 2021-08-23 15:22

Grattan calls for $10 billion industrial transformation future fund to start "bending the curve" on industry emissions.

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Kokam battery to act as “virtual synchronous generator” in Tahiti, edge out diesel

Mon, 2021-08-23 14:18

Cutting edge battery storage technology designed to provide crucial grid services traditionally delivered by fossil fuel plants will be showcased in Tahiti.

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“Massive role:” NSW to play match-maker to bring renewable hydrogen to industry

Mon, 2021-08-23 11:24

Heavy industry steel smelting production plant - optimisedNSW government launches new platform to match-make renewable hydrogen producers and industry, sees "massive role" for new technology.

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“It’s ridiculous:” Lack of leadership leaves Australia starved of capital for energy transition

Mon, 2021-08-23 07:59

 Goldwind).Leading investment group says Australia is being starved of capital for the energy transition, and the regulatory bodies do not appear to know it.

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Solar exceeds coal for first time, as renewables set new records on Australia’s main grid

Sun, 2021-08-22 15:45

Solar exceeds coal output as renewables set new record share of demand in Australia's main grid.

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Market fracture looms as states and power industry split over “Coal-keeper”

Sun, 2021-08-22 15:00

coal fired power station queensland election LNP - optimisedNational Electricity Market could be fractured by the split among states and industry over the design of reforms designed to bring it into 21srt century.

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Climate scientists: Net zero concept is a dangerous trap

Sat, 2021-08-21 14:37

The idea of net zero has licensed a recklessly cavalier “burn now, pay later” approach to climate action which has seen carbon emissions continue to soar.

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