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Last turbines arrive at one of Sunshine state’s biggest wind projects, with a big battery included
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We can’t decarbonise electricity efficiently, let alone get rid of diesel, without more wind in the system. Governments need to recognise that.
“Pioneering and experimental” green ammonia project gets VIP treatment from Canberra
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Last turbines arrive at one of Sunshine state’s biggest wind projects, with a big battery included
The final turbine deliveries have been made to what will be one of Queensland’s biggest wind farms, as developer works to refile other called-in projects.
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The clock is ticking: Coal is down, prices have fallen, but wind projects are very, very late
We can’t decarbonise electricity efficiently, let alone get rid of diesel, without more wind in the system. Governments need to recognise that.
Australia needs to rapidly electrify as much as possible, as fast as possible
The biggest policy question in Australia right now is this: what will the government do to rapidly electrify everything?
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To motivate landlords to install energy efficient, electric hot water systems, we must speak to them as investors. Fortunately, there is an investment motivation ready-to-hand and relatively straightforward to introduce.
The fertiliser gap is Australia’s next supply chain crisis. With low cost renewables, it doesn’t have to be
Australia’s dependence on imports for nitrogen fertiliser leaves the farming sector exposed to supply disruption and price spikes. Given Australia’s ample low-cost renewable resources, this is unnecessary.Policy & Planning
“Pioneering and experimental” green ammonia project gets VIP treatment from Canberra
Plans to produce 2 million tonnes of green ammonia a year powered by WA wind and solar will participate in federal Labor’s first Investor Front Door pilot – a Treasury-led fast-track program.
“We just need more:” Why Australia should double down on renewables and EVs – not drill, baby, drill
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