2015 - Page 46 of 187 - Renew Economy

China may lift 2020 solar target to 150GW
China looking to lift its 2020 solar target to 150GW and give priority to solar and wind, a move that could cut emissions by 200 million tonnes a year.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 29, 2015

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Australia leads world on household solar … and on coal
Energy industry report says Australia’s #1 ranking on rooftop solar uptake shows it’s not lagging the world on renewables. But what about its coal habit?
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 29, 2015

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Australian clean energy jobs could be worth $370bn in 10 years
Beyond Zero Emissions report finds Australia’s renewable energy industry could generate $370bn worth of jobs over next 10 years using current technology.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 29, 2015

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Big energy polluters have vested interest to see RET fail
The RET is by far Australia’s most successful policy for reducing carbon emissions, but polluters have a vested interest in seeing it fail.
Miles George

Sep 29, 2015

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Volkswagen didn’t keep it real, and “greenwashing” is putting it mildly
Right now, Volkswagen’s reputation lies in tatters. Greenwashing would be putting it mildly. How could it have gone so wrong?
Aileen Ionescu-Somers

Sep 29, 2015

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World falls well short on climate pledges, but buys some time
New study says that pledges made for the Paris climate conference will miss the 2°C goal by a big margin. The reductions will steer the world towards a 3.5°C outcome, but may provide a window to enable major polluters to catch up.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 29, 2015

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Greens propose coal tax to foot bill for energy clean-up
Greens leader Richard di Natale has unveiled a policy proposing a levy on coal miners to pay for mine site rehabilitation and retraining of workers.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 29, 2015

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Hunt says CEFC may invest in wind technology, hails ARENA’s solar investments
Coalition softens stance on CEFC and ARENA, as Hunt says investments could include emerging wind technologies.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 29, 2015

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Want to see the business case for green energy? Just look at China
China knows the smart money is on renewables, and not just because of climate change.
John Mathews & Hao Tan

Sep 29, 2015

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Rio Tinto switches on largest solar plant at Australian mine
Rio Tinto switches on largest solar facility to date at an off-grid mine in Australia. More solar and battery storage to follow.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 29, 2015

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Duck season: How solar is impacting value of Australian networks
Morgan Stanley says rooftop solar is impacting value of network operators, as falling demand reduced the need to spend on poles and wire upgrades.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 28, 2015

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Policy & Planning

Coalition dumps chief climate denier Newman, Hunt still hamstrung
Maurice Newman cut as chair of PM business advisory council offers sign Turnbull Coalition is cutting anti-climate ties. But what else will change?
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 28, 2015

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