Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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‘I’m not terrified of climate change’, Angus Taylor resists calls for zero carbon targets
Angus Taylor says there is nothing that ‘terrifies’ him about climate change, as he resists calls for Australia to set a 2050 zero emissions target.
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Battery storage is challenging the very structure of Australia’s energy market
Battery storage is emerging as a technology “no brainer”, but it is creating headaches for regulators trying to decide who can own and operate them.
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Wind and solar delays create roller-coaster market for renewables certificates
At the start of 2020 forecasts were predicting the year would end with an LGC surplus in the millions, but current trends mean we could easily wind up with a deficit.
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Energy Insiders Podcast: How companies and states rescued wind and solar
A combination of corporate and state government demand rescued many wind and solar projects in 2020. Chris Briggs explains why.
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New 200MW solar project with big battery approved for New South Wales
New South Wales planning commission green-lights new 200MW solar project in Inverell Shire, to be co-located with a big battery.
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Chart of the day – AEMO assumptions show EVs play pivotal role in grid future
The high growth of electric vehicles will play a large role in significant grid changes, and in decreasing emissions.
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“We have to act now:” Pacific Islands plea to Morrison on climate
Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum calls on Australia to set zero carbon target, saying climate change ‘single greatest threat’ to Pacific region.
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Solar Insiders Podcast: How one old hippy survived the Solar Coaster
Solar veteran, and “former hippy”, Stuart Watson on how he got into the solar industry, and his recent adventures on his Solar Coaster electric yacht. Plus: Installation records tumble in November.
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Tough new inverter standards on the way for rooftop solar, batteries and EVs
Strict standards for inverters that control rooftop solar systems, battery storage devices and electric vehicle charging are on their way.
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Telstra hints at energy retail move, says carbon cuts a matter for companies, not customers
Telstra’s Ben Burge says corporates must take direct responsibility for customer emissions, alludes to Telstra’s plans for a carbon-neutral electricity retailer.
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NSW to roll out 120 electric buses in 2021 ahead of full transition
The Liberal NSW government will begin transitioning the entire state bus fleet to zero emissions transport within the decade, starting with 120 electric buses in 2021.
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AEMC to review smart meter rules as uptake lags behind expectations
AEMC launches review of smart meter rules, after its last reforms failed to stimulate the market.
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