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Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Climate Governments Renewables Solar Wind
AEMO warns any further delays in renewables transition could hit gas supplies
AEMO report indicates delays to roll out of renewables could set back the grid's low-carbon transition and force it to lean more heavily on costly and polluting gas.
CleanTech Bites Governments Queensland Government Renewables Wind
Acciona to build huge 1GW wind farm in Queensland after landing CleanCo deal
Cleanco deal paves way for 1GW wind project - the biggest in Australia - to be built in Queensland.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Governments Renewables Snowy Hydro Utilities
Thirty Australian energy experts issue letter calling for halt to Snowy 2.0
Thirty Australian energy experts call for a halt to Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme, questioning environmental and economic viability of the massive project.
AGL CleanTech Bites Coronavirus EnergyAustralia Governments Origin Utilities
Major power stations consider isolation to protect workers from Covid-19
Australia's energy companies have ramped up protections for key operational workers at Australia's largest power stations and may include the total isolation of staff in a bid to protect...
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Climate Coal Governments
Plans to direct climate funds to coal plant upgrades rejected by panel
A powerful emissions integrity committee slaps down coal industry calls for climate funds to be used for coal power station upgrades.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Climate Governments
Morrison needs to be smarter, more creative, more sustainable with Covid-19 response
Morrison should think more creatively and strategically about his economic stimulus. Sustainable infrastructure would be a good start.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Climate Governments
Covid and climate: Can Morrison listen to experts to flatten that “other” curve?
This is the Critical Week during which state and federal governments did or did not act firmly and early enough to avoid a devastating health crisis. For many, it...
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Governments Queensland Government Renewables Solar Wind
Two solar farms, one wind farm in Queensland hit by “system strength” issues
Two solar farms and one wind farm in north Queensland face major cuts in output due to newly discovered "system strength" issues.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Climate Electric Vehicles Governments Markets Renewables
Government advisory body tells Morrison to lift his game on climate
Federal government advisory body says Morrison must move quickly on climate change to seize economic opportunities, and to mitigate the growing impacts on Australians.
Angus Taylor Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Coronavirus Governments People Queensland Government Renewables
Video meeting of energy ministers adds to growing schism as investment plunges
Clean energy industry pushes for new measures to address 50 per cent slump in new investment, as schism grows between states and federal government on energy.
