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Climate tech fund raises another $100m for electrification, grid and circular economy
First round of a second climate tech fund has closed with some big-name investors and the CEFC leading the charge into the net zero economy.Rooftop PV takes biggest bite yet out of coal as fossil fuels and grid demand hit new lows
New records over the long weekend underline the fundamental change happening in Australia’s energy mix, and the key role of rooftop solar in driving these.
Australia is hosting a world-first “nature positive” summit. What is it, and why does it matter?
The inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit is a big deal – and it comes at a crucial time: biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse is one of the biggest threats the world faces.
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Climate tech fund raises another $100m for electrification, grid and circular economy
First round of a second climate tech fund has closed with some big-name investors and the CEFC leading the charge into the net zero economy.
Storage
Battery hopeful licks its wounds after missing out on capacity credits as grid shortfall erased
Aspiring renewables and storage company to be chaired by former WA premier says it “shocked and surprised” to miss out on a lucrative state capacity contract, but intends to have another go with federal scheme.Commentary
Australia is hosting a world-first “nature positive” summit. What is it, and why does it matter?
The inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit is a big deal – and it comes at a crucial time: biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse is one of the biggest threats the world faces.
Why is spring the record-smashing season for Australian renewables?
Australia is nearing a major renewable energy milestone. But why does the market share of renewables peak in spring, and not the sunny summer?
Bonus solar: Utilities need to change their tune on time of use and flexible tariffs
A “bonus solar” tariff could leave PV owners less annoyed at very low feed-in prices and encourage people to shift demand.
Policy & Planning
Green pass for major solar and battery project, so long as it avoids koala and snake habitat
Federal government says X-Elio’s Sixteen Mile solar-battery project can go ahead without EPBC approval provided it doesn’t encroach on endangered species habitat.
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