Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Fortescue to fund new solar factory as it lays bet on thin-film solar
Fortescue Future Industries tips new funds into Hyet Solar to fast-track Netherlands-based factory that aims to produce 40MW of low-cost solar a year.
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Smart Energy Council fends off Coalition complaints over advocacy efforts
Clean energy industry body defends its advocacy for stronger clean energy policies, after Liberal senator complains to charity regulator.
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The best route to decarbonisation is the straight road โ no shortcuts
The lesson for Australia from the carbon credit controversy is that there are no short-cuts to decarbonisation โ but plenty to be gained from a direct route.
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Australia’s biggest battery drives revenue boost for Neoen as solar shaded
Victoria Big Battery delivers big boost in revenue for Neoen, as its solar farms are shaded by poor conditions but enjoy high prices.
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“I’m sick of them f-cking it up:” Cannon-Brookes takes aim at AGL board
Mike Cannon-Brookes fires some choice language, and more than $650 million, at AGL board claims it has no other option than demerger.
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Meet Kylea Tink: North Sydney independent who wants to break climate gridlock
Independent North Sydney challenger talks Australia’s failed climate leadership and the opportunity to seize a climate-focused economic future.
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Electric cars and homes: Rugby great joins push to electrify Australia
Independent ACT senate candidate and former Wallabies captain says Australians could slash energy bills and emissions by going electric.
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Swiss scientists set new record for tandem solar cell efficiency
Scientists develop tandem solar cell with a certified efficiency of 29.2% and have clear steps to achieve yields beyond 30% in the future.
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Danish giant reveals details of giga-scale renewable hydrogen plans in Murchison
Details emerge of enormous WA project to combine wind and solar and 3GW of electrolysers to produce green ammonia.
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Junior energy minister Tim Wilson may lose his Liberal blue ribbon seat
Polling suggests junior energy minister Tim Wilson could lose his seat to an independent backing stronger climate action.
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AGL dismisses Cannon-Brookes, signs partner for $5bn renewables fund
AGL to plough on with demerger plan, announces partner for new fund to invest up to $5 billion in wind and storage assets.
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Cannon-Brookes steps in to stop AGL demerger, fast-track coal exit
Mike Cannon-Brookes makes dramatic market raid to become biggest shareholder in AGL, vowing to stop demerger and fast-track exit from coal.
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