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Coal Governments News & Commentary NSW Government Renewables Solar
NSW Vales Point coal plant to add 55MW solar farm
Delta Electricity wins state approval to build a 55MW solar farm adjoining its ageing Vales Point coal power station on Lake Macquarie in NSW.
Japanese energy giant reveals plans to halve its ownership of coal power by 2030, and withdraw completely from building new coal fired generators.
Any suggestion “clean coal” can deliver cheap reliable power should stand for what it is – a naked claim befitting an emperor with no clothes.
Number of coal plants in permitting and planning process fell another 22% in 2017 – a 59% fall over the last two years.
Climate Coal Governments News & Commentary
Three reasons why coal power won’t make a comeback in Australia
Despite what the Turnbull government says, coal has no place in Australia's future energy mix – for three basic reasons.
South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory contribute a combined total of just 6.3% to the nation's total scope 1 emissions. Can you guess the common denominator?
Climate Coal Germany Governments Other Good Stuff Renewables
Germany to set end date for coal power in 2019
A commission will decide the timeline for phasing out coal, under a coalition deal agreed between social democrats and Angela Merkel’s conservatives
Climate Coal Governments Other Good Stuff Queensland Government Renewables Solar
Coughing up for coal-fired power
If Australian tax payers are made to cough up for a new coal plant in north Queensland, locals will also be coughing up – literally.
Failure of another coal power unit in Victoria's Latrobe Valley has prompted the market operator to warn of supply shortages – and it's not even summer yet.
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Renewables option $1.3 billion cheaper than keeping Liddell open
Report finds combination of wind power, smart controls and energy efficiency would cost $2.2bn over five years, compared to $3.6bn to keep coal plant open.
