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Three quarters of Australia’s coal plants will close by 2035, even as governments step in with new subsidies
Old and inflexible, costly and dirty: Coal generators may be kept online longer than many hoped, but within a decade most will be gone, new report finds.
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Another miserable year for nuclear power as renewables surge
Despite the hype from the nuclear industry and its boosters, the latest status report shows that its renaissance remains a mirage, and reactor numbers are falling.
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The future for gas generation: Do we really need it, and in what form?
Energy efficiency, energy storage, demand flexing and even reciprocating engines offer alternatives to gas turbines.
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Australia’s first offshore wind auction set for August after nearly one year delay
Updated: Victoria sets new date for its first offshore wind tender, nearly a year after the original that was delayed last year, and looks to tap into federal support scheme.
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French giants dominate offshore wind licences out west, but none offered in Illawarra or Bass Strait
Three projects totalling up to 4 gigawatts offered feasibility licences in W.A., but the Illawarra and Bass Strait miss out.
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New $20 million “Made Right Here” ad campaign kicks off at low-carbon aluminium maker in NSW
A $20 million national ad campaign raising awareness of Australian-made products kicked off late last week a manufacturer of low carbon aluminium products.
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Envision’s AI-powered green ammonia and hydrogen breakthrough recognised by World Economic Forum
Envision’s Chifeng project has been recognised by the World Economic Forum as a leading global green hydrogen model.
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Energy smarts for home batteries and EVs | Solar Insiders
Kaluza CEO Melissa Gander on the change in technologies, and energy thinking, that will deliver more value to consumers. Plus: News of the week, including solar recycling plan and home battery uptake.
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Buyer Beware: Carbon credit platforms repeating ills of the past
Claims and promises of carbon offset schemes are falling deep into the category of being ‘too good to be true’.
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“Total transformation of the Australian summer:” Climate change made January heatwaves five times more likely
Australia has just experienced its worst heatwave in six years but it’s set to become much more common under existing policies to curb carbon emissions.
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Shared solar: Labor’s “free power” plan to have daily cap to stop abuse by EV and home battery owners
There will be daily cap on the federal government’s Shared Solar free power offer, to ensure owners of EVs and home batteries don’t abuse the system.
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“Reduced appetite for solar:” Giant hybrid project slashes PV component by half as it seeks green tick
Developer of what was once hailed as the biggest solar hybrid project cuts PV component in half, due to “reduced appetite” and to address local concerns.
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