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China battery giant launches major new push for “circularity” amid EV and home storage boom
China battery giant launches two major initiatives aimed at improving the sustainability of battery manufacturing, recycling and reuse – backed by a some of Europe’s biggest EV makers and home battery companies.Government-backed community battery rollout is way behind schedule, with only a quarter built on time
A report into the progress of the federal government’s Arena-backed community battery rollout has revealed long delays and some rising costs.
One in 17 Australian homes now has a solar battery, as rebate installs pass 450,000 at one-year mark
Amid the hype around the launch of the Solar Sharer Offer, federal Labor’s flagship consumer energy policy quietly celebrated its first anniversary – with a new set of very impressive numbers.
Electrochemical “bath” could bring spent lithium-ion batteries back to life, cut cost of recycling in half
Researchers believe they have found a way to recover almost the full life of lithium-ion batteries, through a relatively simple process that could cut battery recycling costs by more than 50 per cent.
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China battery giant launches major new push for “circularity” amid EV and home storage boom
China battery giant launches two major initiatives aimed at improving the sustainability of battery manufacturing, recycling and reuse – backed by a some of Europe’s biggest EV makers and home battery companies.
Government-backed community battery rollout is way behind schedule, with only a quarter built on time
A report into the progress of the federal government’s Arena-backed community battery rollout has revealed long delays and some rising costs.
One of Australia’s first solar and battery hybrid projects reaches financial close, confirming big shift in market
One of Australia’s first solar and battery hybrid projects reaches financial close, confirming big shift away from wind energy to more bankable projects.
Solar battery rebate expanded to apartments and big energy users for up to 30 MWh in game-changing move
State government quietly reboots its paused solar battery rebate and expands the scheme to offer significant discounts on storage for apartments, businesses, and on C&I batteries sized up to 30 MWh.Pumped Hydro
Auditor-general slams management of Snowy 2.0 as more delays loom and project costs blow out
Attorney-general report highlights board and management failings in the blown out Snowy 2.0 project, and points to yet more delays.
Snowy preps market for very big blowout in Snowy 2.0 costs, with response to a question no one is asking
Snowy has commissioned a report saying how important its Snowy 2.0 project is for the grid. Actually, we just want to know the size of the bill.
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“Proud moment:” Australian solar thermal pioneer powers up hybrid hydro system in Brazil
Australian solar innovator powers up a demonstration of its unique technology using concentrated solar to produce and store electricity and heat in a first international project.
“Arguably a world first:” Historic solar thermal plant lines up for heritage listing
Australia’s first commercially operated solar thermal power station and one of the first of its kind in the world is being considered for heritage listing.
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