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Sunshine State milestone as Queenslanders install one million solar rooftops

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 19:14

Clean Energy Regulator data shows Queensland reached one million rooftop solar installations in 2023, beating out every other state in the country.

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Federal funds jump-start great green hydrogen hope, the “stalled” Bell Bay hub

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 18:40

One of Australia's greatest green hydrogen hopes, singled out by the IEA for delays, will get underway this year after a federal and state funding boost.

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Ark progresses plan for solar farm next to world’s largest eight-hour battery

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 16:32

With plans locked in for a battery that could be the largest of its kind in the world, Ark Energy is seeking approval for a 500MW solar farm to go with it.

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Immediate climate threat on corporate agenda at Davos

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 15:07

Aussie startup reports "buzz of potential" for innovators at this year's meeting as quest to find sustainable ways of doing business gets urgent.

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Utility solar steps up: South Australia’s new record-breakers

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 15:29

South Australia sets new renewables benchmarks with two significant big solar records, while the NEM reveals some of the unique challenges it is facing.

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“No green power, no project:” Can Australia compete on green steel?

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 14:25

Proximity to renewable energy sources is shaping a new paradigm in the steel sector. What does this mean for Australia?

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Wind power turbine fleet output grows 25 pct in Germany over five years

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 20:35

The share of wind power in total electricity generation is also increasing as new capacity is added and existing projects are re-powered.

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Sub-zero heat pump challenge delivers new tech – and a fresh blow to gas

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 20:25

Pushed along by the US government, companies are designing heat pumps that can work through a northern winter and not resort to gas backup.

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ClearVue lands first home market order to supply solar glass facade for new building

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 20:02

ClearVue marks its commercial launch in Australia with its first order to supply a solar window facade for a new building in Melbourne.

The post ClearVue lands first home market order to supply solar glass facade for new building appeared first on RenewEconomy.

As Earth records hottest year, Coalition digs in against climate action and renewables

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 19:48

As the world takes in the horrifying data on the world's hottest year on record, the federal opposition is gearing up to fight 2035 emissions targets and rally against renewables.

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Big boon for US solar supply chain as Microsoft places 12GW module order

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 16:23

Microsoft places huge solar order with QCells designed to drive large-scale production of US-made PV modules.

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LONGi energises the Adelaide International as the exclusive global solar energy partner of the ATP Tour

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 16:07

Today marks the commencement of the Adelaide International, where LONGi, a global leader in clean energy solutions, proudly takes centre stage as the official Solar and Hydrogen Partner of the ATP Tour.

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Inverter “burst into flames:” Fire injures worker at South Australia solar farm

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 16:02

Investigations are underway after an inverter station at the Mannum 2 solar farm caught fire, resulting in a subcontractor being treated for burns.

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Group launches Supreme Court bid to block Robbins Island wind farm

Mon, 01/08/2024 - 23:47

A community group has lodged a legal challenge to controversial plans for a 100-turbine wind farm on a remote island.

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Germany’s coal power production drops to lowest level in 60 years in 2023 after nuclear exit

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 19:41

Germany's coal power production drops to lowest level in 60 years in 2023, even after closure of the last of its nuclear generators.

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Rooftop solar PV gorilla roars again, meets all demand in one state in holiday peak

Mon, 01/01/2024 - 02:33

As 2023 wrapped up, some new records were achieved in Australia’s energy transition, particularly in Victoria and South Australia, where rooftop PV met all state demand at one stage.

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John Howard killed emissions trading plan in 2003 after industry lobbying – cabinet papers

Mon, 01/01/2024 - 02:16

Cabinet papers reveal John Howard killed proposed emissions trading scheme in 2003 after meeting "industry" leaders. Even Joe "wind turbines are offensive" Hockey was on board.

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Neoen begins construction of its second biggest solar farm after NSW tender win

Thu, 12/21/2023 - 13:36

Neoen flags construction of its second biggest solar project after awarding EPC contract and emerging as winner of NSW generation tender.

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Massive 1500 MW wind project gets planning approval, first in NSW in nearly three years

Thu, 12/21/2023 - 00:01

A 1500 MW wind project, to be built with an 800 MW battery, has won planning approval in NSW, the first wind project to do so since early 2021.

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Mind the gap: Will Penny Sharpe use her new powers to force Eraring to stay open?

Wed, 12/20/2023 - 19:00

Penny Sharpe has given herself new powers to force the Eraring coal plant to stay open. Will she use them? AEMO's latest energy security report says there might be a gap, but maybe not.

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