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Wind and solar output beat brown coal in Australia for first time in September quarter
Combined output of wind and solar in Australia's main grid beats brown coal output for first time in September quarter, in significant landmark for clean energy transition.
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Victoria bill to lock in 50% renewable target passes through upper house
Labor bill to legislate 50% renewables target passes upper house in Victoria, despite fierce opposition from Coalition.
A new report has concluded that the United Kingdom will require at least 100 GW of new wind and solar capacity by 2050.
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Coal power takes dive in September, as renewables hit new record
September’s generation data marks noticeable turning point for National Electricity Market. Wind and solar push coal to lowest levels since carbon price.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Climate Coal Governments micro-grids Renewables Smart Energy Solar Storage Wind
AEMO provides glimpse of future grid: Not much fossil fuel, even less “base-load”
AEMO offers glimpse of new energy system, one dominated by wind and solar, with storage, batteries and EVs playing a key role, and fossil fuels barely to be seen.
Wind energy could supply more than one third of global electric power demand by 2040 and save up to four million lives a year, according to new study from...
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Analysis: UK renewables generate more electricity than fossil fuels for first time
In the third quarter of 2019, the UK’s windfarms, solar panels, biomass and hydro plants generated more electricity than the combined output from power stations fired by coal, oil...
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A few thoughts on COGATI: We’ve taken the feedback on board
AEMC responds to criticism about its COGARTI blue-print for new generation and transmission, saying it has taken many of the early submissions on board.
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CEC slams nuclear inquiry as “distraction” from real energy challenges
Clean Energy Council says nuclear power would need "minor miracle" to get up in Australia, and inquiry distracts from “much more pressing and worthwhile topics.”
Australian Federal Government Governments Renewables Solar Wind
Analysis: AEMC road map ignores advice, and could make things worse
New AEMC blueprint ignores bulk of expert submissions and overseas experience, and may make Australia's transmission problems worse for new generation rather than better.
