defence Archives - Renew Economy

Nuclear good, batteries bad: Morrison’s subs deal is thin edge of wedge
The Coalition’s attitude to batteries has been hostile and ignorant. There’s no reason to believe its consideration of submarine propulsion technology has been any more adult.
Jim Green

Sep 17, 2021

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Policy & Planning

“Missing in action:” Former defence chief says Australia failing on climate change
New report says failure of leadership by Australian governments has left country ill-prepared for the security implications of devastating climate impacts.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 2, 2021

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Solar

Australia Defence taps solar, battery storage for NT base, in push away from fossil fuels
Department of Defence tenders for 1-1.5MW solar plus battery storage for Jindalee Transmitting Site north-east of Alice Springs, to “reduce reliance on fossil fuels.”
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 13, 2018

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CleanTech Bites

Defence seeks 12.5MW solar for Darwin barracks, RAAF base
Defence department seeks 15.5MW of solar for Darwin barracks, RAAF base to cut energy costs and boost energy security. More are planned.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 6, 2017

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CleanTech Bites

Australia Defence looks to solar power to cut costs, lift security
Defence Department seek solar power to reduce costs and improve energy security at satellite tracking base, in first major push into solar power.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 6, 2017

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U.S. DOE to provide $21 million to address soft costs, deployment barriers
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has focused on reducing soft costs through the SunShot Initiative
Christian Roselund

Feb 9, 2016

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