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Tough new inverter standards on the way for rooftop solar, batteries and EVs
Strict standards for inverters that control rooftop solar systems, battery storage devices and electric vehicle charging are on their way.
Climate
Governments
Markets
Telstra hints at energy retail move, says carbon cuts a matter for companies, not customers
Telstra's Ben Burge says corporates must take direct responsibility for customer emissions, alludes to Telstra's plans for a carbon-neutral electricity retailer.
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NSW Government
NSW to roll out 120 electric buses in 2021 ahead of full transition
The Liberal NSW government will begin transitioning the entire state bus fleet to zero emissions transport within the decade, starting with 120 electric buses in 2021.
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AEMC to review smart meter rules as uptake lags behind expectations
AEMC launches review of smart meter rules, after its last reforms failed to stimulate the market.
Gransolar wins EPC contract for 200MW solar project in Queensland, its fifth large scale solar contract in Australia.
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Europe can reach net-zero emissions by 2050 at “net-zero cost,” report finds
While Australia's federal government continues to claim a net-zero emissions target would kill the economy, a major new EU report has found the opposite to be true.
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Corporate demand for wind and solar hits record level of $2.4bn in 2020
Corporate and government demand for wind and solar contracts hit record levels in 2020 in Australia.
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Green hydrogen or green-wash? Industry-led scheme to guarantee origin of supply
Industry bodies seek scheme to guarantee provenance of green hydrogen produced in Australia and prevent "green-washing" in the booming new industry.
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Mike Cannon-Brookes
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“I spent more than that, and I’m not BP”: Cannon-Brookes challenges oil major to do more
Cannon-Brookes issues challenge to BP to invest more in clean energy, saying he was personally investing more than the oil and gas giant.
Australian Federal Government
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Coal and gas sectors contract as rest of economy bounces back from Covid-19
Australia's economy is bouncing back, but not thanks to any 'gas-led recovery', with coal and gas sectors contracting in latest quarterly GDP figures.
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NSW green lights 65MW Tamworth solar farm and big battery
NSW government delivers early Christmas present to Barnaby Joyce, with plans for a new solar farm and big battery in his New England electorate approved for construction.
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Victorian Government
Victoria to trial “sophisticated” two-way market for home solar and storage
AusNet Services-led trial will see customer owned assets like rooftop solar compete in the same market as traditional power plants in north-eastern Victoria.
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Solar Insiders Podcast: How one old hippy survived the Solar Coasterby Giles Parkinson and Nigel Morris on 3 December 2020 at 2:01 PM
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AGL offers “all-in-one” solar and battery bundle as it seeks to boost virtual power plantby Sophie Vorrath on 3 December 2020 at 1:24 PM
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Rooftop solar installation records tumble again in November, as NSW leads the wayby Sophie Vorrath on 3 December 2020 at 11:49 AM
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Queensland to trial five fuel cell cars powered by local green hydrogenby Bridie Schmidt on 3 December 2020 at 2:33 PM
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EV sales fall in November as Australian drivers choke roads with new diesel SUVsby Bridie Schmidt on 3 December 2020 at 2:27 PM
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Hyundai unveils long range, high performance, two way charging EV platformby Bridie Schmidt on 3 December 2020 at 11:52 AM
