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Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
Australian Federal Government Coronavirus Governments News & Commentary
Community groups call on Federal government to fund electricity bill relief
Coalition of community groups call for additional government support for homes and small businesses under financial stress to deal with energy costs.
Coronavirus Governments Renewables Rooftop PV Solar Storage
Clean energy industry seeks clarity on renewables as an essential service
Clean Energy Council writes to governments to seek clarification of clean energy sector's status as an essential service under Covid-19 response.
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Major power stations consider isolation to protect workers from Covid-19
Australia's energy companies have ramped up protections for key operational workers at Australia's largest power stations and may include the total isolation of staff in a bid to protect...
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COAG focuses on COVID-19 response, slashes agenda on reform
COAG Energy Council to focus on the immediate response to Coronavirus, as energy ministers work to ensure Australia maintains secure energy supplies.
Coronavirus Markets News & Commentary Solar
Coronavirus could deliver first global solar market contraction since 1980s, says BNEF
Bloomberg New Energy Finance says hit to demand as Coronavirus takes hold could make 2020 the "first down year for solar capacity addition" in several decades.
Climate Coronavirus Governments Renewables
More clean energy and climate events hit by Coronavirus, COAG may choose video
More key clean energy conference and seminars postponed due to virus, with key COAG meeting now likely to be held via video-link.
CleanTech Bites Climate Coronavirus Governments
While we self-isolate, it’s a good time to reflect on the urgency of the climate crisis
As Australian governments scramble to formulate the appropriate response to the newly declared pandemic proportions of the Coronavirus, a new report from the Climate Council reminds us of the...
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Australia’s solar module supply could run out by mid-March, due to coronavirus
Key solar wholesaler warns stockpiles of China solar modules could be exhausted within a month, meaning a bumpy ride for Australian installers.
