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Coronavirus Governments News & Commentary Renewables
Covid-19 live blog: Clean energy industry impact, stories, useful links
France announces 1.7GW of new solar and wind capacity allocated from recent tenders, reveals new measures to support industry through Covid-19; SNEC China solar conference postponed.
Australian Federal Government Climate Coal Governments
Santos must come clean on methane and accept its responsibilities to human health
On what basis does Santos claim that LNG exports lower emissions in client countries when it is known that fugitive emissions negate any advantage over coal?
Australian Federal Government Governments Pumped Hydro Renewables Storage
NSW approves critical Snowy 2.0 factory as more energy experts call for project halt
Snowy 2.0 tunnel segment factory gets planning approval as environmental groups and energy experts call for project to be halted, pending independent review.
Australian Federal Government Climate Coal Coronavirus Donald Trump Governments
Under cover of pandemic, fossil fuel interests unleash lobbying frenzy
Oil and gas sector, including in Australia, ramps up lobbying for financial support and the repeal of environmental regulations due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Australian Federal Government Climate Coronavirus Donald Trump Governments
Sorry to disappoint climate deniers, but coronavirus makes the low-carbon transition more urgent
There is every reason to expect that the virus crisis will strengthen and accelerate the imperative to transition to a low-carbon world by mid-century.
Coronavirus Onestep Rooftop PV Solar
Rooftop solar installers warned, get serious about Covid-19 control or shut up shop
Smart Energy Council webinar warns rooftop solar installers to “get deadly serious” about Covid-19 infection control, or “shut up shop” the for the next three months.
Coronavirus Electric Vehicles Other Good Stuff
Australia electric and hybrid sales hold up, as overall car sales crash
March sales figures for electric and hybrid vehicle sector show considerable gains while petrol and diesel sales fall off a cliff during the Covid-19 economic downturn.
Battery Governments Northern Territory Government Storage Utilities
NT plans big battery in Darwin to cut gas costs and accelerate solar
Northern Territory finally endorses big battery for Darwin grid, which will deliver 5-year payback and help expansion of solar power needed to meet 50% renewables target.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Climate ClimateWorks Governments Renewables Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Solar Wind
Australia has what it needs to go “all in” and reach zero emissions by 2035
ClimateWorks study says Australia has what it needs for economy-wide decarbonisation in line with 1.5°C target. The only missing ingredient is a Coronavirus-style response from government.
Nuclear Renewables Solar Utility PV Wind
France solar auction success delivered at nuclear’s expense
France announces winners of latest renewables auctions, including 12 solar projects totalling nearly 100MW commissioned to replace a decommissioned nuclear plant.
Battery Governments micro-grids Smart Energy Storage Synergy Western Australian Government Western Power
W.A. paves way for more stand-alone power systems, and distributed batteries
Western Australia government paves way for more renewable-based stand-alone power systems and distributed storage – and for competition in the networks.
Angus Taylor Australian Federal Government Climate Governments People
Government buys more carbon abatement in latest auction, but Paris targets still in doubt
CER welcomes rise in interest in carbon abatement projects, but latest auction results still fall well short of what's needed to hit 2030 emissions target.
- Northern Territory offers $6,000 grant for home batteries, cuts solar tariffby Giles Parkinson on 5 April 2020 at 6:27 PM
- Rooftop solar scores another big month, but Covid-19 clouds futureby Giles Parkinson on 2 April 2020 at 10:39 AM
- How your household battery can keep the grid stable and prices downby Sophie Vorrath on 2 April 2020 at 10:28 AM
- GM and Honda join forces to make two EVs using Ultium batteryby Bridie Schmidt on 3 April 2020 at 1:27 PM
- Australia electric and hybrid sales hold up, as overall car sales crashby Bridie Schmidt on 3 April 2020 at 1:09 PM
- Tesla delivers best ever 1st quarter electric car sales, despite Covid-19by Bridie Schmidt on 3 April 2020 at 11:20 AM
