2015 - Page 107 of 187 - Renew Economy

Abbott called out on global stage over climate obstructionism
The Abbott government is looking increasingly isolated on the international stage over its climate policies, and has even been labelled a ‘climate villain’. This, as the fossil fuel civil war moves to Australia, with the gas industry ridiculing the environmental claims of ‘clean coal’.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 5, 2015

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Burning ambition: Why the forestry industry needs the RET
The forestry lobby has fought hard to have native forest biomass included an eligible fuel source under the RET. But why? And at what cost?
Lorraine Bower

Jun 5, 2015

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IKEA commits €600m to wind and solar, €400m to climate action
Swedish furniture giant IKEA has committed another €1bn to renewable energy and climate action, €500m of which will go towards wind energy investment, €100m to solar.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 4, 2015

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Why new housing estates and whole towns will go off grid
New housing estates in Australia may be built without a connection to the main grid, offering instead free electricity – and even free electric vehicles – to residents. Meanwhile, numerous towns are looking to buy back their grid from networks. Welcome to the new world of micro-grids.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 4, 2015

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Bakken Hale: Largest solar-battery off-grid home in the world
91-year-old medical entrepreneur installs largest solar and battery storage array for an off-grid home. Hawaii and Australia seen as biggest off-grid markets.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 4, 2015

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Plans for Australia’s first non-hydro renewable storage project move forward
As South Australia hits 40% wind and solar generation, the first large scale non-hydro energy storage project in Australia could change shape of renewable output.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 4, 2015

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AGL to add CO2 capture to Torrens gas power plant in Adelaide
AGL Energy has partnered with Air Liquide to add CO2 capture to its SA Torrens Island gas plant, to capture and purify up to 50,000t of CO2 a year.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 4, 2015

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Graph of the Day: Wind generation beats gas in S.E. Australia for first time
Total wind generation in Australia’s south-eastern states was greater than gas for the first time in May 2015, a record-breaking month.
Hugh Saddler

Jun 4, 2015

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Coal generation hits 2-year high, as rising demand drives emissions increase
Australia’s NEM emissions rose in May after the share of coal generation increased to 75.3 per cent, the highest level since January 2013.
Hugh Saddler

Jun 4, 2015

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Dry year for renewables, as generation goes backwards for first time in 7 years
2014 rated toughest year in decade for Australian renewables, as investment drought meets fall in generation levels.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 4, 2015

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Mercedes follows Tesla to offer home energy storage
Like Tesla, Daimler will start offering energy storage solutions, according to recent reports. They will be commercially available in September.
Jake Richardson

Jun 4, 2015

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Let the battle begin: Apple HomeKit products hit the shelves
Lights, sensors, smart thermostats and smart plugs are just the beginning.
Katherine Tweed

Jun 4, 2015

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