Smart Energy Council Archives - Page 2 of 4 - Renew Economy

Solar

“Don’t walk away from the solar industry:” Opportunities ahead for rooftop PV, says analyst
Appeal to Australian rooftop solar installers, spooked by forecasts of a contracting market and global supply-chain problems, to stay in the business.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 10, 2022

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Coal

“Stop pretending:” Governments urged to come clean on early coal closures
With more coal plants set to close early, the clean energy sector has called on governments to accept the reality of the end of coal.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 11, 2022

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Australian regulator launches trial green hydrogen certification scheme
The Clean Energy Regulator will launch an 18-month trial of a hydrogen certification scheme. SEC says it should be focused on renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 12, 2021

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Electrification and renewables could save Australians $60bn a year in energy costs
Australian households could save billions in energy expenditure, while slashing emissions, by going electric and renewable.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 9, 2021

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Propping up coal: Clean energy sector says ESB reforms will distort market
ESB’s post-2025 energy market reform slammed by clean energy industry which says it will slow new investment and prop up coal generators.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 29, 2021

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Queensland grid needs to double in size for zero emissions, CleanCo says
CleanCo CEO says time to seize the huge decarbonisation opportunities available through solar – “the lowest cost energy” ever seen.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 20, 2021

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Queensland to produce 10-year plan for renewables to bring back industry
Cheap renewables and a focus on renewable hydrogen production could revitalise Australia’s manufacturing industries, Queensland minister says.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 20, 2021

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Federal government seeks input on proposed hydrogen “guarantee of origin” scheme
The Morrison government has called for feedback on new “guarantee of origin” certification scheme to track hydrogen production.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 22, 2021

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Storage

Why Australia doesn’t need new baseload to replace old coal
As federal parliament prepares to undertake yet another review of Australia’s future energy system needs, experts explain why new baseload is not one of them.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 26, 2021

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Smart Energy Council secures international partner for green hydrogen certification scheme
The Smart Energy Council secures key partnership with German Energy Agency to develop certification scheme for green hydrogen.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 12, 2021

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Hydrogen

Green hydrogen or green-wash? Industry-led scheme to guarantee origin of supply
Industry bodies seek scheme to guarantee provenance of green hydrogen produced in Australia and prevent “green-washing” in the booming new industry.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 3, 2020

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Policy & Planning

“Australia is not an exception:” Gummer slams climate go-slow in Canberra
Former UK climate minister John Gummer says Australian politicians still haven’t accepted that climate change is happening and that they have a responsibility to act.
Marc Hudson

Sep 30, 2020

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