Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Australian drone company raises $US91 million to string high voltage power lines across the world
An Australian company using drones to slash the time and cost of stringing high voltage power lines has raised more money for its global expansion.
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Practical, equitable … cute? Labor’s free solar plan sparks call for more electrification, and flexibility
Free electricity for three hours a day! What’s not to love? But energy experts say it should be a base for a bigger push into electrification and demand flexibility.
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Marinus needed to save Tasmania from next drought, says head of state hydro generator
The last two years of record dry periods has put Tasmania on notice that in future it will need power from Victoria just as much as being the mainland’s battery.
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Stubbo becomes first solar farm with state underwriting deal to reach full production, may add big battery
Stubbo solar farm becomes the first large scale PV project with a state underwriting agreement to reach full production, and may now add a big battery.
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Big-three gentailer adds its second 2,000 MWh big battery project to federal green queue
One of Australia’s big-three gentailers is seeking a federal green tick for a newly proposed 500 MW, four-hour big battery in Queensland.
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Solar Sharer: Bowen wants retailers to offer free electricity for three hours in middle of every day
Electricity retailers will be required to offer free solar power to households for at least three hours in the middle of each day, in a radical federal government reform.
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Collect ’em all: Push for mandatory battery recycling as voluntary scheme gets an extension
Manufacturers should be forced to recycle batteries at the end of their lives to deliver significant safety, environmental and financial benefits.
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Don’t want another footy jersey? Startup says new tech can make renewables electricity rebates a reality
Cheaper power for renewables neighbours has been much requested, but difficult to do. A startup says it can make work for both communities and developers.
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“Shockwaves through the market:” NSW slashes peak demand reduction target amid home battery rebate fallout
NSW government slashes target for Peak Demand Reduction Scheme in drastic bid to help the state market adjust to the impact of the federal home battery rebate.
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Nationals choose coal, nuclear and climate denial, as politics of delay threatens to kill another industry
Nationals rejection of net zero is an act of greed, stupidity and cowardice, and will inevitably kill the industries that count on a rapid transition to green energy.
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Envision Energy and ACWA Power establish framework agreement to build a global clean energy ecosystem
Envision Energy and ACWA Power signed a seven-year deal to boost renewable energy and local manufacturing across Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and other regions.
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Hydro Tasmania’s hidden crisis
Hydro Tasmania has just posted its worst financial result in recent memory, but you’d have to read between the lines to understand how serious the situation is.
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