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Grid Connections 2024: Who’s going where in Australia’s energy transition
People movements at ARENA< Marinus Link, Jera Nex, Pacific Blue, Origin, Aurecon, Frontier, SEC, AGL, CEIG, Wollemi Capital, Atmos, SunDrive.Like running Hazelwood for 106 years: Labor says Dutton’s nuke plan will be akin to a carbon bomb
If coal and gas were extended to 2040 for Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan, the extra emissions created would be the same as having the nation’s most polluting plant – Hazelwood in Victoria – run for 106 years. Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the government was working to![Solar and battery microgrid saves Lord Howe Island $1.5m in diesel fuel costs in two years](https://reneweconomy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-06-at-3.15.11 PM-copy-300x200.jpg)
Solar and battery microgrid saves Lord Howe Island $1.5m in diesel fuel costs in two years
First knowledge sharing report from the Hybrid Renewable Energy Project installed at Lord Howe Island shows huge fuel cost savings, and “zero interruptions” to power supply.Renewables
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Grid Connections 2024: Who’s going where in Australia’s energy transition
People movements at ARENA< Marinus Link, Jera Nex, Pacific Blue, Origin, Aurecon, Frontier, SEC, AGL, CEIG, Wollemi Capital, Atmos, SunDrive.Storage
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Australia must keep its eyes on the green iron prize – the cost of inaction is untenable
Australia has a time-critical opportunity to catalyse investment into this potential export behemoth at speed and scale. The clock is ticking.![Yes, we can reach net zero by 2050: New report maps path in more detail than ever before](https://reneweconomy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rye-park-wind-project-273x200.jpg)
Yes, we can reach net zero by 2050: New report maps path in more detail than ever before
Australia has committed to reducing carbon emissions to net zero. The Climate Change Authority report is the most important analysis to date on how to get there.Policy & Planning
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Endangered sea snake could kill plans for massive $30 billion offshore gas field
A sea snake added to the federal government’s endangered species list could scupper Woodside’s $30 billion-plus Browse Basin gas plans.Interactive Maps
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