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Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Coal Electric Vehicles Governments News & Commentary Renewables
BHP sees early end for thermal coal, plugs in to electric future
BHP is preparing for the early end of thermal coal and huge opportunities in electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies, and a decarbonised future far different from the Coalition government.
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Renewables job numbers hit three-year high – led by Australia’s coal states
Full time jobs in renewable energy increased across the board in 2016-17, led by industry growth in two of Australia’s most coal-dependent states, NSW and Queensland.
Unsubsidized solar power, energy-smart homes and communities, greening of corporations, and zero-emission hydrogen mean Europe may re-emerge as a global leader in solar systems.
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Meridian grows Powershop customer base in Australia, laments policy
NZ gen-tailer continues to grow presence in Australia, taking retail energy customer base to well over 110,000 and boosting renewable generation and sales into wholesale market.
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35°C days make blackouts more likely, but new coal power stations won’t help
As temperatures soar around Australia, a reminder that power outages are much more likely to be caused by problems in your local network. And new coal plants won't help...
The worm is starting to turn, as wind and solar power become widely acknowledged as the forthcoming mainstream suppliers of energy into the NEM. But can governments and regulators...
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Victoria Labor boosts renewable energy target to 50% by 2030
Victoria Labor promise to boost its target for renewables generation to 50 per cent by 2030 if re-elected. It will probably get there anyway.
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Gupta’s grand solar plans in South Australia get network tick
AEMO says two South Australian regions could add 2GW of renewables without any transmission upgrades, and suggests Roxby Downs could emerge as major solar energy region.
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As United States looks to coal, China invests in renewable energy
At least one country is rising to the occasion.
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Households can hold grid together when big coal units fail
Last week, Australia’s largest generation unit tripped, sending frequency out of its normal band. What happened next explains why the smart grid has arrived.
