2015 - Page 88 of 187 - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

What is the point of Barnaby Joyce?
Barnaby Joyce is the local MP, deputy leader of his party, Cabinet member and the minister of Agriculture. But he says he cannot stop the potential destruction of Australia’s best farming region, in his own electorate.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 10, 2015

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Hazelwood owner makes big push into solar energy
Engie, owner of Hazelwood brown coal generator, buys leading solar farm developer, declaring solar to be cleaner than coal and cheaper than nuclear. It says solar is the energy source of the future.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 10, 2015

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ACT swamped by 976MW of solar plus storage proposals
ACT plan to install 50MW of next generation solar plus storage attracts 30 proposals totalling near 1GW of projects.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 10, 2015

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Tasmania rooftop solar market in decline after tariff ‘double whammy’
Tasmanian renewables group calls for state government intervention after a series of cuts to solar feed-in tariffs causes market to contract.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 9, 2015

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AGL offering 7.2kWh battery storage at under $10,000
AGL Energy is offering battery storage systems at a steep discount to even wholesale prices. But there may be method to their madness, locking in customers for the long term and reaping benefits from battery storage systems. But it underpins the potential for battery storage costs to fall quickly and sharply.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 9, 2015

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Other Good Stuff

Buffett strikes cheapest electricity price in US with Nevada solar farm
Warren Buffett agrees on purchase price for solar power from First Solar plant that might be cheapest electricity available anywhere in US.
Ian Clover

Jul 9, 2015

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1GW solar plant – the world’s largest – planned for Omani oil field
It’s a gigawatt of concentrated solar power for enhanced oil production.
Eric Wesoff

Jul 9, 2015

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Smart charging in Seattle, the city of electric vehicle dreams
The city of Seattle is increasing the adoption and benefits of EVs.
Laurie Guevara-Stone

Jul 9, 2015

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CleanTech Bites

Labor pushed to adopt 50% targets for renewables, emission cuts
Labor facing grass-roots push to commit to bold climate and clean energy targets, including 50% renewables by 2030 and 50% cut in emissions.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 9, 2015

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Windsor considers political come-back after giant coal mine approved
Coalition approval of giant coal mine – and its threat to Australia’s most fertile farming regions – prompts potential return to politics for independent Tony Windsor.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 9, 2015

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CEFC looks to fast-track push into EVs and battery storage
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation says it will provide $50 million to FirstMac, a non-bank lender with a $6.5 billion portfolio that issues finance primarily via on-line portals.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 8, 2015

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Victorian community solar ‘bulk-buy’ offer snapped up – 150 households in one month
The second round of a Central Victorian ‘bulk-buy’ community solar scheme has attracted 150 registrations for rooftop solar in just 29 days.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 8, 2015

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