2015 - Page 130 of 187 - Renew Economy

Storm blackouts in NSW will push consumers to battery storage
Up to 200,000 NSW customers face week-long blackouts because of the storms. This will likely accelerate push to battery storage, particularly for solar households that are also disconnected, and for those about to lose premium tariffs.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 22, 2015

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Senator wants renewables investment freeze extended 6 months
Family First senator Bob Day says renewable energy target resolution should be delayed until wind inquiry he is co-chairing is completed.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 22, 2015

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University of Queensland offer free course to combat climate denial
University of Queensland is offering a chance to sharpen your armoury in the fight against climate skepticism, with a free online course.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 22, 2015

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China, Japan, South Africa the renewable energy hot-spots
With big plans and big numbers, China, Japan and South Africa are leading the way for the global renewable energy market.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Apr 22, 2015

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Alinta says Port August coal to shut by 2030, but it has no plan B
Alinta Energy has confirmed that its two ageing coal-fired power stations in Port Augusta will be shut down by 2030, with no plans yet to replace them.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 22, 2015

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Nissan CEO accuses Macfarlane of “kneeJerk” comments about EVs
The CEO of Nissan Australia has responded forcefully to comments by Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane. “The future is here. It just needs to be switched on,” he said.
James Ayre

Apr 22, 2015

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Community ‘revolving loan’ model delivers 35kW rooftop solar
A funding model based on ‘revolving loans’ has helped develop 35kW of community solar projects around Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 22, 2015

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CCA calls for emissions cuts, but plays down opportunities
Scaling back coalmining is one way Australia could make big progress towards its emissions targets.
Frank Jotzo and Howard Bamsey

Apr 22, 2015

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Younicos partners with Leclanche for megawatt-scale energy storage in the Azores
Graciosa Island in the Azores is the site of a megawatt-scale energy storage system in development by Younicos and Leclanche.
Jake Richardson

Apr 22, 2015

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Abbott urged to set carbon emission cuts at 30% by 2025
Abbott government urged to set its emissions reduction targets at 30% by 2025 to meet its share of global challenge to limit climate change. But will Australia listen to advice from the Climate Change Authority, or defer to favoured skeptics such as Bjorn Lomborg?
Giles Parkinson

Apr 22, 2015

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Network gold-plating confirmed, as Senate report slammed as ‘gutless’
Senate inquiry labelled ‘gutless’ after confirming network ‘gold plating’ had inflated power prices, offering little insight on how to fix the problem.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 21, 2015

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Nuclear lobby backs Abbott’s $4m gift to climate contrarian Lomborg
Pro-nuclear lobby groups applaud Abbott’s decision to give $4m to climate contrarian Bjorn Lomborg, while claiming renewables cannot meet society’s needs.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 21, 2015

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