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News & Commentary Solar Utility PV Western Australian Government
Western Australia set to decide on 180MW solar farm for state’s south west
Plans to build a 183MW solar farm with 20MW of battery storage in Western Australia’s south west looks set to be approved this week.
Battery Climate Governments News & Commentary Renewables Solar Storage
Tuvalu heads for 35% renewables with $6m solar and storage grant
ADB grant to install rooftop solar, storage and ground mounted PV across Tuvalu promises to take daytime electricity supply to 35%, and 100% at times.
For decades, experts have said how we use energy is just as important as how we generate it. For decades, Australia has ignored the opportunities of energy efficiency.
Markets News & Commentary Renewables
Renewable energy target now overshot by nearly 1GW, says regulator
Australia has already overshot 2020 RET by nearly 1GW since accumulating enough completed and committed projects to meet the goal in late August.
Governments Hydro News & Commentary Renewables Solar Storage Wind
Hydro Tasmania pushes “battery of the nation” plan, will unlock wind and solar
Hydro Tasmania pushes "battery of nation" plan with new paper suggesting it could replace Yallourn and unlock thousands of megawatts of wind and solar projects.
Climate News & Commentary Renewables Smart Energy
Sydney Opera House commits to UN Sustainable Development Goals
Sydney Opera House commits to become 'climate positive' as iconic building reaffirms commitments to renewables and energy efficiency.
Australian Federal Government Governments News & Commentary one step Solar
ARENA-backed project trials all-electric “net zero energy” homes in Melbourne
ARENA backs Mirvac housing project in Melbourne to demonstrate the feasibility of building solar and battery powered “net zero energy” homes at scale.
Australian Federal Government Governments Markets News & Commentary Renewables
Yates calls for a state green bank to unlock Queensland renewable potential
Former CEFC chief calls for a new, Queensland government-owned green bank to unlock the state’s north as “a major growth engine” for renewables.
Electric Cars Electric Vehicles News & Commentary
Is Australia about to get its first Chinese electric vehicle?
First Chinese-made electric vehicles heading to Australia, offering new competition in lower to middle price points.
Sydney-based Fonzarelli unveils new electric scooter dubbed "Arthur" after the sitcom character from Happy Days.
