Resource Efficiency Archives - Page 7 of 26 - Renew Economy

Cannon-Brookes, CEFC back carbon sequestration start-up in $10m capital raising
Soil Carbon Company raises $10m in funding round backed by the investment vehicle of tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes and the federal government’s green bank.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 25, 2020

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Smart Energy

Virtual Power Plant a natural fit for Echuca Regional Health
The grid needs additional flexible capacity from alternate sources such as VPPs for stability, to reduce power prices and prevent broader outages. And they deliver unique benefits to hospitals.
Sponsored Post by Enel X

Jun 24, 2020

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Morrison’s renovation rescue a “wasted opportunity” to build greener, cheaper homes
Federal government’s HomeBuilder package slammed as “wasted opportunity” to push for basic efficiency measures that could slash living costs and emissions at the same time.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 4, 2020

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Smart Energy

Even with rooftop solar boom, households are paying dearly for what lies beneath
Australians have led the world in solar installations on their rooftops, but lag way behind in terms of what they do under the roof. And it’s costing them dearly.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 2, 2020

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Planning for the unknown: Lessons for energy sector from Covid-19
The current structure and governance of the electricity market in Australia is not fit for purpose to meet known and unknown challenges.
Mark Byrne

Mar 26, 2020

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Zero carbon infrastructure the focus of major new Australian study
ClimateWorks, ASBEC and ISCA team up to release issues paper that aims to develop a vision for infrastructure under a zero carbon world.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 5, 2020

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South Australia looks to back-up diesel generators to clip demand peaks
Enel X to lead trial to encourage businesses to switch on rarely-used emergency diesel generators at times of high demand, earning revenue and clipping peaks.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 28, 2020

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Solar

Scaled perovskite solar modules pass three critical tests
Solar research agency Solliance have taken a critical step forward for the highly efficient solar technology as it moves towards commercial delivery and application.
Joshua S Hill

Jan 24, 2020

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CleanTech Bites

Consumers don’t value grid reliability quite as much as they used to
Consumers have put a lower value on reliability than they did five years ago, a key input into how much should be invested in networks, emergency reserves, and in the new market design.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 19, 2019

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Policy & Planning

We’re not just shifting to a low carbon energy future
Powerful trends associated with low carbon economy are reframing work, business, politics and daily life.
Alan Pears

Dec 18, 2019

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Solar

Solar steel production research scoops national innovation prize
Research that promises to halve the greenhouse gas emissions of steel-making by using heat from concentrated solar power wins 2019 AMP Amplify Ignite competition.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 10, 2019

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AEMC delays demand response mechanism ruling, concedes participation should be expanded
AEMC delays final decision on demand response mechanism but acknowledges both large and small energy users should participate in a ‘two-way’ energy market.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 5, 2019

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