2015 - Page 7 of 187 - Renew Economy

ARENA backs Qld solar farm that will supply 10% of Australia’s large-scale solar
25MW Barcaldine solar farm, which will provide about 10% of Australia’s large-scale solar electricity, has received $22m from ARENA.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 10, 2015

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AGL’s Vesey: We’re not sure what future business model is
AGL Energy chief says rooftop solar, battery storage, and the “internet of things” will redefine the energy market and change business models – he’s just not sure what to, yet. Andrew Vesey speaks of “virtual power plants” that may replace large generators, but is not convinced he needs to follow international utilities and split assets.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 10, 2015

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AGL proposes new investment vehicle to remove renewable roadblocks
AGL to propose new investment vehicles to break renewable investment stalemate, suggests tighter rules to force closure of coal plants.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 10, 2015

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$Paris, COP21: Negotiating blocks fracture in push for high ambition$

Policy & Planning

Paris, COP21: Negotiating blocks fracture in push for high ambition
Key COP Coalition emerges pushing for strong ambition at climate talks; new Paris text dodges tough questions; Australia signs up for international carbon market grouping, and wins a fossil of the day award.
Giles Parkinson & Jon Walter

Dec 10, 2015

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The Innovation Statement: what it means for clean energy
With the much anticipated release of the Innovation Statement yesterday, what implications does it have for Australia’s fledgling clean energy start-up sector?
Chris Cooper

Dec 9, 2015

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2 simple ideas to unlock Australia’s clean energy start-ups
The Innovation Statement is a great first step, but it takes more than that to build a true innovation ecosystem.
Chris Cooper

Dec 9, 2015

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Mark Jacobson.WAV
Giles Parkinson speaks to Mark Jacobson in Paris.

Dec 9, 2015

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Innovation? Technologies already exist for 100% renewables
The Coalition, and others, suggest more innovation is needed before we pursue a high renewables path. This professor says we already have the technologies.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 9, 2015

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Meet the fossil fuel firms sponsoring the world’s biggest climate conference
The reputation risk that flows from an association with pollution has become increasingly relevant for corporations amid growing public awareness of climate change.
David Holmes

Dec 9, 2015

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New CEFC program to accelerate local government investment in renewables
CEFC’s $250m Local Government Finance Program to help Australia’s local councils accelerate uptake of renewables.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 9, 2015

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In Paris with the Mayor of Byron
While world leaders debate climate policy in Paris, hundreds of mayors are speaking the same language. Byron Shire’s Simon Richardson is one of them.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 9, 2015

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Policy & Planning

Paris, COP21: Australia digs in on fossil fuels, sees coal as solution to hunger
Julie Bishop says coal a solution for hunger; US energy secretary wants 80% emission cuts; French prepare to release Paris text; Australia ranks 3rd last on climate policies; Greenpeace exposes academics-for-hire by fossil fuel companies. Plus audio for Richard di Natale audio interview.
Giles Parkinson & Jon Walter

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ARENA backs Qld solar farm that will supply 10% of Australia’s large-scale solar

AGL’s Vesey: We’re not sure what future business model is

AGL proposes new investment vehicle to remove renewable roadblocks

Paris, COP21: Negotiating blocks fracture in push for high ambition

The Innovation Statement: what it means for clean energy

2 simple ideas to unlock Australia’s clean energy start-ups

Mark Jacobson.WAV

Innovation? Technologies already exist for 100% renewables

Meet the fossil fuel firms sponsoring the world’s biggest climate conference

New CEFC program to accelerate local government investment in renewables

In Paris with the Mayor of Byron

Paris, COP21: Australia digs in on fossil fuels, sees coal as solution to hunger

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