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Origin: World moving quickly to renewables as solar costs plunge
Origin Energy says large-scale solar projects now at $80/MWh in Australia; plans several big projects and aims to be No 1 in rooftop solar. Says it’s well placed for shift to renewables because it has no “legacy assets” to protect. But falling oil price still a concern for LNG.
Giles Parkinson
Feb 18, 2016
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Origin says it won’t fight against rooftop solar and storage
Origin Energy says it won’t fight against new technologies such as rooftop solar and battery storage, but it remains committed to its major gas play – a multi-billion bet that has seen its share price plunge as the international oil price tanked.
Giles Parkinson
Oct 21, 2015
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Origin aims to be No.1 in solar, but has a long way to travel
Origin Energy is bullish about Australia’s rooftop solar market, and wants to be the No. 1 player. But it’s not an easy target.
Giles Parkinson
Aug 20, 2015
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Origin says 20% renewables target ‘already nearly met’
Origin says Australia’s 20% renewable energy target ‘already nearly met,’ and additional mandatory investments would further increase electricity prices.
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Oct 23, 2013
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