2015 - Page 15 of 187 - Renew Economy

Solar-wind mega complex could change the way we think about renewables
CSIRO spin-off Windlab wants to build the world’s biggest wind-solar hybrid plant – a facility it says could deliver as much baseload power as a small coal fired generator.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 26, 2015

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CleanTech Bites

Redflow uses IT smarts to push case for Australian made battery storage
Brisbane-based energy storage company, Redflow, is determined to mark Australia’s place in the next disruptive energy technology: battery storage.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 26, 2015

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Sunshine state aims to become Australia’s solar state
The state of Queensland appears ready to embark on what could be one of the most radical transformations of its electricity network ever undertaken – even by standards of ambitious mandates in places such as California, Germany and Denmark.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 26, 2015

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Genex plans pumped hydro storage plant, in old gold mine primed with solar
Genex Power plans to convert an abandoned Queensland goldmine into one of Australia’s largest pumped hydroelectric storage plants.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 26, 2015

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Ergon Energy, solar and the case for battery storage
What does a regional utility do when it’s in the state with Australia’s highest uptake of rooftop solar? Encourage the uptake of battery storage, of course.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 26, 2015

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How would you build the grid today? Q&A with Ergon chief Ian McLeod
Ergon Energy chief Ian McLeod offers his unique energy market perspective – as retailer and network operator – on how Australia’s grid needs to change.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 26, 2015

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How Australia can reach zero emissions by 2050: Start now
Australia can ramp up its emissions targets and still lock in strong growth and jobs. Renewable energy, and solar in particular, will play a critical role along with energy efficiency. But the thermal coal sector is all but wiped out.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 25, 2015

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Wind industry hopes to finally strike a blow in most northern state
Queensland is the only state in Australia where the wind industry has yet to establish itself. That could change quickly in the next year or so.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 25, 2015

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Greg Hunt says emissions targets must be increased to meet 2°C goal
Greg Hunt has conceded that world’s current emissions reduction pledges – including Australia’s, presumably – are not ambitious enough to limit global warming to 2°C.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 25, 2015

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South Australia commits to zero net emissions by 2050
SA Premier Jay Weatherill has adopted recommendations of an expert panel, setting a 2050 target of zero net emissions for the state.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 25, 2015

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Australia can meet its Kyoto target – but “real emissions” will not fall to -5% by 2020
While we will officially meet our Kyoto target, Australian emissions will not fall to -5 per cent on 2000 levels by 2020.
Hugh Grossman

Nov 25, 2015

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Cuomo may order 50% renewable energy in New York by 2030
Governor Andrew Cuomo is reportedly planning to order state regulators to mandate that 50% of all electricity in New York come from renewable sources.
Jake Richardson

Nov 25, 2015

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