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Brisbane firm to trial new tech to manage grid voltages and boost solar penetration
Brisbane based eleXsys to trial new voltage regulating technology, that could solve problems caused by high solar penetration, through ARENA backed trial.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 3, 2022

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Renewables

Australia’s best performing wind and solar farms in 2021, and the leading states
Victoria topped the states for wind and solar output in 2021, but it’s another state that hosts the best performing projects.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 24, 2022

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Policy & Planning

How solving solar’s aluminium problem is key to keeping its climate credentials
Australian researchers say efforts to cut embodied emissions of aluminium would boost the climate benefits of solar power.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 21, 2022

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Smart Energy

AEMC’s failure to act on solar, EVs and battery standards will cost consumers
Behind-the-meter resources like solar and battery storage must be optimised or consumers will pay more in the energy transition.
Gabrielle Kuiper

Dec 21, 2021

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California proposes steep rooftop solar tax, cuts to export tariffs
That’s not a solar tax…! Californian regulators propose feed-in tariff cuts and a solar “grid integration fee” that makes changes proposed in Australia look rather tame.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 17, 2021

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CSIRO GenCost: Wind and solar still reign supreme as cheapest energy sources
Latest CSIRO GenCost assessment says wind and solar much cheaper than fossil fuels and nuclear, even with storage and 90 per cent renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 17, 2021

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Record wind and solar pushed emissions and prices lower in 2021
New analysis shows Australia achieving record highs for wind and solar, pushing emissions and prices down. But gas and oil remain well entrenched.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 8, 2021

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AEMO sets out tender timeline for NSW’s rapid transition from coal to renewables
AEMO Services outlines tender timeline for the wind, solar and storage that will replace NSW’s ageing coal fleet.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 7, 2021

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Australian researchers close in on low cost solar hydrogen tech, with no electrolysers
Australian researchers make crucial advance towards low cost, high efficiency, direct solar-to-hydrogen production, without the need for electrolysers.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 19, 2021

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Renewables to supply 69 pct of Australia’s main grid by 2030, government projections show
Morrison government projections show Australia’s main grid on track for 51 per cent renewables by 2025, and 69 per cent by 2030.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 27, 2021

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Australia counts on “ultra-low cost” solar of $15/MWh to drive energy transition
Australia sets a new stretch goal to produce solar power at just 1.5 cents per kilowatt-hour, to slash costs of green hydrogen and green steel.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 26, 2021

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CEFC tips $54m into EV-ready housing estate using solar, all-electric appliances
CEFC tips $54 million into housing development, will see homes equipped with solar, all-electric appliances and be EV-ready.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 6, 2021

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