Renewables
Specialist renewable energy investment fund targeting development of both proven and emerging technologies, including large-scale battery storage, receives record equity investment from CEFC.
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Australia Defence taps solar, battery storage for NT base, in push away from fossil fuels
Department of Defence tenders for 1-1.5MW solar plus battery storage for Jindalee Transmitting Site north-east of Alice Springs, to "reduce reliance on fossil fuels."
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Smart Energy
Network news: How Texas got its transmission needs right for wind and solar
There are a lot of similarities between the Texas and Australian grids, except for the fact that Texas did its network preparation properly, and Australia did not.
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NSW Government
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Snowy board gives a tick to Snowy 2.0, as NSW and Tasmania turn focus on pumped hydro
Snowy board gives tick of approval to Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme, but final call remains with government owner, and Coalition not saying if the project stacks up.
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Know your NEM: Wind and solar is boosting competition
The wind and solar boom is clearly adding to competition, but 5GW of battery storage in coming years will really focus the minds of incumbent utilities.
The project will seek to bring reliable electricity to 250 million people – including to 90 million people who will be connected for the first time.
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Milestone: Scotland wind output exceeds demand for most of November
Scotland continues to break wind generation and supply records as its wind energy industry continues to build out and up.
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Whyalla goes greener with $145m solar greenhouse, as Gupta effect grows
In a "big reveal" alongside GFG Alliance's Sanjeev Gupta, Whyalla City Council announces China-backed deal to build 70 hectare solar powered intensive horticulture facility.
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Australia in midst of $20 billion wind and solar investment boom
There are $20 billion of wind, solar and storage projects currently underway in Australia, although the future looks less rosy.
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Gupta doubles down on green industrial plans for Whyalla, powered by cheap renewables
Steel magnate unveils more sensational details of Whyalla's renewable powered industrial revolution, including plans for an additional steel plant – "one of world's biggest."