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Waterloo wind farm extension set to begin, using Australian-made turbine towers
Work to increase EnergyAustraila’s Waterloo wind farm to a capacity of 130MW will start this month, with local SA company Keppel Prince to supply six new turbine towers.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 8, 2016

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Tesla Energy in major Australian hiring push as Powerwall sales take off
Tesla Energy has launched major recruitment drive in Australia to build scale to support soaring demand for its Powerwall battery.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 2, 2016

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First Tesla Powerwall installations in homes begin this week in Australia
First Tesla Powerwalls to be installed in Australiam homes, as the US battery storage maker extends its fast-charging network for its up-market EVs.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 29, 2016

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Hunt under pressure as Australia loses climate cred, gains carbon risk
Australia tumbles 10 places on key environmental performance index, while Oxford report warns its coal mines and plants are among the world’s riskiest investments.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 28, 2016

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Labor launches consultation on 2030 emissions target
Opposition launches consultation on its 2030 emissions reduction target, based on CCA-recommended cuts of 45% on 2005 levels.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 27, 2016

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How the export boom is shaking up Australia’s gas market
You might have missed it, but last month something unusual happened in Australia’s eastern gas market.
Tim Forcey

Jan 18, 2016

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Ten big trends in solar, wind and storage to watch out for in 2016
The big trends in 2016 will include ambitious plans for decarbonisation, a new form of climate denialism, arguments about consumer network tariffs, bold new technologies and battery storage. And, of course, in Australia there will be an election.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 21, 2015

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Australia nears 1GW solar installations in 2015
Despite a declining rooftop solar market, Australia has recorded its second-biggest year for combined solar PV installations, thanks to a boost from the budding large-scale market.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 21, 2015

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Why energy utilities are desperate to slug households with higher fixed charges
Energy utilities have admitted that they built too much infrastructure based on wrong demand forecasts. But they don’t want to pick up the bill, they want consumers to pay. And their biggest target is solar households.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 16, 2015

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Carnegie Wave Mauritius microgrid project wins $800,000 federal govt backing
Carnegie Wave’s plans to develop a renewable microgrid for Mauritius have received $800,000 in funding from the Australian government.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 11, 2015

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Tesla Powerwall sales kick off in Australia as local installers named
Sales of Tesla Powerwall begin in Australia as the first authorised resellers of the 7kWh battery are announced and launch their offers.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 10, 2015

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How Australia can lead on climate in the final week at Paris
With Julie Bishop at the helm, Australia has a final chance to shake its reputation as climate laggard and position our economy for low-carbon growth.
Tom Quinn

Dec 8, 2015

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