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Climate

Labor issues new mandate to Future Fund to invest in the future, and the zero carbon economy
Australia’s sovereign wealth fund finally given instructions to invest in what it says on the box – the future – at least in regards to energy technologies. The Coalition says it is the wrong direction.
Royce Kurmelovs

Nov 21, 2024

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Podcasts

Solar Insiders Podcast: Four million and counting – the race to make the PV puzzle pieces fit
UNSW’s Baran Yildiz on how Australia’s millions of rooftop solar systems and other consumer energy assets are being integrated into the grid. Plus, a Tesla Powerwall to go with your Bunnings sausage? And other news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Nov 21, 2024

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CleanTech Bites

Australia’s climate rating slips because of plans to increase coal and gas production
Australia’s plans to open new gas fields and recent approval for three massive coal mine expansions has seen it slip two places in this year’s global Climate Change Performance Index.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 21, 2024

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Storage

Origin adds more storage to Eraring battery, making it biggest in Australia and one of world’s largest
Origin announces expansion of Eraring battery, ensuring that the site of the country’s biggest coal generator will host the biggest battery.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 21, 2024

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European energy giant announces shift from solar to onshore wind and storage
One of Europe’s biggest energy companies is shift its attention away from large scale solar projects to onshore wind and hydroelectricity and battery storage.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 21, 2024

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Storage

Horizon starts flow battery pilot to test viability in extreme conditions and remote grids
Horizon Power has officially started the 12-month pilot of a long duration vanadium flow battery to prove whether or not the technology will stand up to the hot, arid conditions.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 21, 2024

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Podcasts

SwitchedOn Podcast: Why the jobless are also turning to solar PV
New data shows unemployed people are also turning to rooftop solar to have certainty about electricity bills. PV is not just for rich people, says Kaveh Khalilpou from UTS.
Anne Delaney

Nov 20, 2024

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Solar

South Australia may underwrite gas generators in new plan to back up 100 pct net renewables target
South Australia flags new mechanism to underwrite gas generators to ensure it has enough back up for its net 100 per cent renewables target, putting it at odds with federal plan that excludes fossil fuels.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 20, 2024

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Renewables

Victoria’s SEC to build state’s first government owned solar and battery project
Victoria’s SEC emerges as buyer of Victoria solar and battery project that was named a winner of its VRET tender but never got built.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 20, 2024

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Renewables

Iberdrola raises $750m in green bond to drive Australia renewables and green hydrogen
Spanish energy giant says it received “strong interest” in green bonds issued to help underwrite the expansion of its renewables portfolio in Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 20, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Shared solar trailblazer wins federal funding to scale up manufacturing on home soil
Melbourne-based shared solar pioneer secures $3.8m to drive local manufacturing of its SolShare technology, which helps unlock solar for apartment residents.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 20, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Victoria solar farm and battery project gets federal approval in just 20 days
The federal government has pushed through EPBC approval for a Victoria solar and big battery project in Victoria in just 20 days.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 20, 2024

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Renewables

Australia’s leading offshore wind project slashes turbine numbers and lifts blade gap to protect sea birds
Australia’s likely first offshore wind project has cut its turbine numbers as the machines get bigger, but has also raised the blade gap to the ocean floor to protect birds.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 20, 2024

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Renewables

“Quiet revolution:” Wind and solar slash electricity emissions by 40 pct in just 10 years
Renewables growth from 2015-2025 is on track to cut Australia’s electricity sector emissions by nearly 40% in a decade, equivalent to emissions from all the nation’s cars, commercial vehicles and planes.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 20, 2024

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Renewables

World’s largest onshore wind turbine powers up for first time
The world’s largest onshore wind turbine, a 15MW behemoth capable of powering 160,000 households with blades nearly the length of the MCG, has been powered up.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 19, 2024

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EnergyCo seeks new CEO after James Hay decides on shift to government
EnergyCo, the authority charged with the rollout of the NSW government’s renewable energy zones and its infrastructure, is seeking a new CEO.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 19, 2024

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Renewables

Queensland government joins cornerstone investors in backing of major climate tech fund
Queensland Investment Corporation joins a Big Four bank and federal green bank in latest fundraising round for Australia’s largest dedicated climate technology fund.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 19, 2024

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Battery

Big batteries and EVs to the rescue again as faults with new nuclear plant cause chaos on Nordic grids
Europe’s newest and most powerful nuclear reactor – delivered more than a decade late and nearly four times over budget – is proving a headache for grid operators now it’s finally up and running.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 19, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Do we really need a rooftop solar button – and are households treated fairly with PV, batteries and EVs?
New study will gather real life data on how rooftop solar and other consumer energy assets are being integrated into the grid – what’s working and what isn’t.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 19, 2024

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Renewables

Shipload of turbine blades arrives at WA port, to help power remote gold mine
A shipload of wind turbine blades is on its way the site of a remote gold mine in Western Australia to help power it alongside a 528 5B Maverick solar arrays.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 19, 2024

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