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Community solar may be next big thing in Australia renewables
Community-owned solar projects tipped to take off as interest and funding options multiply, and solar costs plunge below grid prices.
Giles Parkinson

May 22, 2013

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How electric vehicles that feed the grid will pay off
US research explores technology to make EVs even more financially appealing, while challenging the traditional energy provider-consumer relationship.
Brian Foley

May 21, 2013

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Community-owned solar PV project planned for Sydney’s inner west
Community-owned solar PV array proposed for rooftop of organic foods business could be first of many, as feasibility study for Melbourne plan is released.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 21, 2013

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Fremantle community group continue push for wind farm in port
Fremantle community group continuing its push for a 6.4MW wind energy farm in the Port of Fremantle, despite resistance from the port authority.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 15, 2013

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WA Greens propose solar PV on all public housing
The WA branch of the Greens to test popularity of solar in upcoming state election by proposing a $68 million public housing solar plan.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 29, 2013

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Community solar crowd-funding project sells out in a day
California-based Mosaic may pry open the community solar investment floodgates, with 235kW of solar capacity sold out in just 24 hours.
John Farrell

Jan 17, 2013

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Embark, Lend Lease unveil plans for 400kW community solar park in Sydney
A 400kW community solar plan unveiled for new Sydney convention centre, expected to be the first of many similar projects.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 20, 2012

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Large-scale community solar coming to Australia
A non-profit group is planning Australia’s first large-scale community solar project, with 740kW of PV to be installed on South Melbourne Market’s roof.
Nicholas Brown

Dec 11, 2012

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Insight: How communities can take lead in green energy
Community ownership of renewables is a largely untapped resource in Australia. But one wind farm has been running for a year, another is nearing completion, and a whole bunch of community solar projects are soon to be announced. Will large scale developers be able to leverage off the leadership from communities that is lacking from politicians?
Giles Parkinson

Nov 30, 2012

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Baillieu faced with falling polls and rising ‘TWIMBYs’
Castlemaine community wind project galvanises Victorian wind proponents and gives rise to new term – Turbines Wanted in My Backyard.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 29, 2012

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NSW co-op puts new spin on community-owned wind energy
Central NSW co-op CENREC wants to use community funds to buy a turbine in Infigen’s Flyers Creek wind farm. It hopes to educate people, too.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 18, 2012

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Pacific Islands look to first zero emissions cargo network
Replacing diesel on island grids with solar and other renewables is helping reduce massive fuel import bills. But replacing diesel fuel used in shipping is a much bigger challenge, which is why shipping, sailing and environmental groups are joining forces to try and create the first zero-emissions cargo network in the modern world.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 24, 2012

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