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Solar

It took 68 years for the world to reach 1 terawatt of solar PV capacity. It took just two years to double it
Global solar PV capacity has reached 2 terawatts, and is forecast to quadruple by 2030.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 11, 2024

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Podcasts

SwitchedOn Podcast: Why virtual power plants will fail unless the energy system changes
Government and industry are pushing consumers to join virtual power plants, but our energy system is full of roadblocks and disincentives.
Anne Delaney

Nov 11, 2024

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Renewables

Man dies after being crushed by turbine blade at Australia’s biggest wind project
Updated: A man has died after being crushed beneath a turbine blade at the site of Australia’s biggest wind project.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 11, 2024

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Renewables

“Terrific news:” Battery boom and rebound in wind projects put renewables target back on track
A doubling in battery storage projects and a rebound in wind energy puts Australia back on track to meet its renewable energy target – if it can be sustained.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 11, 2024

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Crucial climate talks begin in country that hails oil and gas as “gift of the gods”
Azerbaijan once led the world in oil production and now plays host to the UN’s annual climate talks amid claims of greenwashing and civil society crackdowns.
Emma Burrows

Nov 10, 2024

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Wind and solar take record 93.7 per cent share of Australia’s biggest coal grid
Wind and solar set a new instantaneous record share of 93.7 per cent of the state grid with the biggest coal fleet.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 9, 2024

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Renewables

Offshore wind project wins court appeal over rejected licence in Gippsland
One of Australia’s first offshore wind projects has been given a lifeline after a court ordered a review of its rejected bid for a key licence.
Alex Mitchell

Nov 8, 2024

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Commentary

10 reasons why Donald Trump can’t derail global climate action
Now is a good time to remember that efforts to tackle the global climate crisis are much bigger than one man. Here are 10 reasons to remain hopeful.
Wesley Morgan & Ben Newell

Nov 8, 2024

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Renewables

“HOFF and HON:” Gold mine passes key test, shifts to 100 pct renewables and back again
Remote mine microgrid transitions from hydrocarbons off (HOFF) to hydrocarbons on (HON), demonstrating its ability to run on 100% renewables.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 8, 2024

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Alinta signs early contractor deal for first multi-billion dollar pumped hydro project
Alinta signs early contracting deal for proposed multi-billion dollar pumped hybrid project in NSW.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 8, 2024

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Storage

Land deal signed for deep storage to create Broken Hill mini grid, but network rules still stand in the way
Land deal signed for long duration compressed air storage facility at Broken Hill that the government says will avoid future outages. But it still needs some rule changes to get going.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 8, 2024

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Podcasts

Energy Insiders Podcast: Trump is back, and the frog is still boiling
Donald Trump is back. Richie Merzian from the CEIG joins the podcast to discuss the likely impact on climate efforts, COP29, and the outlook in Australia as its big renewable tender is accelerated.
Giles Parkinson & David Leitch

Nov 8, 2024

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Storage

Tesla Megapacks arrive as former coal site transforms into big Queensland battery
First batch of Tesla Megapacks arrives for installation at one of Queensland’s biggest batteries yet, being built at a former coal generation hub south of Brisbane.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 8, 2024

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Podcasts

Solar Insiders Podcast: Made in the clean power-generating shade
Will Beaumont on how his company’s patented modular technology is making it cheaper, easier and much sexier to install solar car park canopies – and add EV charging while you’re at it.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Nov 8, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Nuclear waste management could add billions to electricity supply costs
Handling and storing nuclear waste could add significant costs to Australia’s future energy bills, an inquiry has heard.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Nov 8, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Victoria reworks offshore wind terminal plans in fresh bid for federal green tick
Victoria is pushing ahead with plans for a renewables terminal in Western Port Bay following a veto of initial plans by the federal environment minister.
Adrian Black

Nov 7, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Regulator says “systemic change” needed to cut energy costs, embrace consumer renewables
Australian Energy Regulator says electricity affordability will be an “ongoing challenge” that requires systemic change and reforms to harness household solar and batteries.
Marion Rae

Nov 7, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Are you OK? World teeters on brink as Trump and cronies prepare to flood the zone with shit
Trump is back, and the world’s climate efforts are once again at risk. But Australia need not follow the US embrace of fossil fools, conspiracy theories and billionaire tweets.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 7, 2024

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Wind

Macquarie partner unveils another two wind projects totalling more than 1.1 GW in WA wheatbelt
Green Wind is Macquarie’s partner in WA wind and has revealed details about the next two of four projects in the state.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 7, 2024

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Renewables

Danish giant launches Australian renewables play with 6 GW of wind, solar and battery plans
Danish renewables giant launches new all-Australian subsidiary with plans to develop 6 GW of onshore wind and solar and “a network” of big batteries.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 7, 2024

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