Andrew Spence, Author at Renew Economy

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Solar

Gupta solar farm to employ innovative construction method to save ‘bonsai forest’
A new technique to preserve native vegetation and reduce dust will be rolled out during construction of the 280MW Cultana Solar Farm in South Australia.
Andrew Spence

May 27, 2020

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Renewables

New $1 billion mine looks to solar, wind, batteries for 80% of power needs
Australian mining company Oz Minerals plans to power its proposed West Musgrave copper nickel mine in central Australia with up to 80 per cent renewables.
Andrew Spence

Feb 13, 2020

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Renewables

Adelaide green hydrogen plant underway at Tonsley
Construction has begun on pioneering hydrogen production facility, which will help South Australia’s bid to become global leader in certified green hydrogen.
Andrew Spence

Dec 2, 2019

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Renewables

Trials to test solar and storage technologies for industrial cooling systems
Industrial cooling systems that utilise solar energy, thermal storage, smart technology and non-toxic refrigerants will be trialled at three major commercial sites.
Andrew Spence

Nov 21, 2019

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Battery

Uni of Adelaide battery technology could slash electric vehicle cost
New battery technology that could significantly reduce the price of electric cars and home battery systems takes major step towards commercialisation.
Andrew Spence

Nov 7, 2019

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Storage

Thermal battery producer heats up storage market
Australian thermal energy storage company reaches in principle agreements to pilot thermal batteries in telecommunication and eco-housing industries.
Andrew Spence

Sep 10, 2019

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Other Good Stuff

Ping flicks switch on wind turbine listening devices
The first major roll out of acoustic listening devices to monitor the health of wind turbines will go live in Australia today.
Andrew Spence

Sep 4, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Cool solution for CO2 refrigeration in hot climates
Two new South Australian technologies have combined to create what researchers claim to be the world’s most efficient air-cooled carbon dioxide refrigeration system.
Andrew Spence

Sep 2, 2019

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Wind

Funding windfall for Ping Monitor windfarm listening device
Australian startup that has developed world-first acoustic listening device for monitoring the health of wind turbines has raised AU$850,000 to support commercialisation.
Andrew Spence

Jul 16, 2019

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Coal

Port Augusta power station sale to mark final closure of South Australia’s coal
South Australia’s coal-fired electricity industry will close its final chapter with the sale of the Port Augusta power station site. A big solar farm may be built there.
Andrew Spence

May 10, 2019

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Storage

1414 launches biogas energy storage system at wastewater plant
A commercial thermal energy storage system by 1414° that converts biogas from a wastewater treatment plant has begun operating in South Australia.
Andrew Spence

May 1, 2019

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Renewables

Five-minute forecasting to boost solar and wind and battery investments
Australian researchers are developing short-term weather forecasts for solar farms to help them precisely predict output as little as five minutes in advance.
Andrew Spence

Apr 11, 2019

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