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Press Releases

GreenSync awarded CEC innovation award
GreenSync has won the 2017 Clean Energy Council Innovation Award in conjunction with AusNet Services and Power Tech for their work on the Mini Grid project in Mooroolbark, Victoria.
GreenSync

Jul 20, 2017

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Press Releases

Leaders’ pledge to galvanise renewable energy leaders to champion gender diversity
Better gender diversity across the renewable energy industry requires leaders from both genders to step up and drive change, the Clean Energy Council said in launching its Women in Renewables Leaders’ Pledge today.
Clean Energy Council

Jul 19, 2017

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Commentary

Coal has lost the energy war, so why are we still fighting?
The political fight for coal power in Australia is already lost. Meanwhile, we are missing all the clean energy opportunities that have fallen into our lap.
Richard Di Natale

Jul 18, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

Is Australia smart enough to be the lucky country?
Australia is lucky enough to have some of the best energy resources in the entire world. But despite our natural advantages power prices have more than doubled in a decade.
Kane Thornton

Jul 18, 2017

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Renewables

Australian renewables head for “boom-time” – led by states
CEC report says 2017 to be biggest year for renewables since Snowy Hydro 1, as industry shakes off Abbott-era uncertainty and state govts take lead.
Sophie Vorrath

May 30, 2017

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CleanTech Bites

Solar supplied 3.2% of Australia demand in 2016, heading to 30%
Solar accounted for 3.2% of total generation in Australia last year, and its big rise will continue to 30% by 2030 and more than 50% by 2050.
Giles Parkinson

May 30, 2017

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Renewables

Record $7.5bn renewables spend puts RET well within reach
Stunning $7.5 billion surge in investment in large scale wind and solar projects means Renewable Energy Target is well within reach, and could be filled by commitments this year.
Giles Parkinson

May 3, 2017

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CEC says lack of long term policies holding back renewable investment
Clean Energy Council report says renewables industry still challenged by lack of long-term policy, as it works to meet the 2020 RET.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 2, 2016

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Wind and solar drive rise in renewable generation as costs fall
Renewable energy accounted for just under 15% of all electricity generated in Australia in 2015, says CEC, boosted by low-cost wind and solar.
Sophie Vorrath

May 31, 2016

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Commentary

Election fact check: Do green schemes drive up electricity prices?
Not as much as Greg Hunt would have you believe… CEC report says electricity price spikes mostly driven by network costs – costs that are now being reduced by increased uptake of solar and battery storage.
Sophie Vorrath

May 31, 2016

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Standards Australia begins consultation on battery storage safety, regulations
Standards Australia kicks off consultations on the development of national battery storage standards to support the safe adoption and application of emerging battery technologies.
Sophie Vorrath

May 12, 2016

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RET must be boosted and extended beyond 2020, says CEC
Clean Energy Council blueprint to decarbonise Australia’s energy sector says government will need to increase the renewable energy target and extend it beyond 2020.
Sophie Vorrath

May 2, 2016

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