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University of Queensland hits 100 per cent renewables with Warwick solar farm opening
Warwick solar farm officially opened, completing the University of Queensland’s switch to 100 per cent renewable power.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 17, 2020

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We lost our home in summer bushfires. Now we’re going underground and off the grid
Don Pattison lost his family home during the horrific fire season of 2019/20. But this is not a story of loss and grief. Rather, the destruction has set the context for the journey back.
Don Pattison

Jul 9, 2020

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Australia’s secretive defence operations HQ to get 1.9MW solar farm
Australia’s secretive defence operations headquarters, HQJOC, set to be solar powered with 1.9MW solar farm.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 3, 2020

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German renewables surge to 55.8% of net generation for first half 2020
Renewables in Germany surge past 55 per cent market share for first half of 2020, including a new monthly record set in February of 61.8 per cent.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 2, 2020

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Mixed outcomes in messy patents spat for global solar panel manufacturers
The ongoing patent dispute saga between four leading solar panel manufacturers continues, with Hanwha Q-Cells winning an infringement case in Germany.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 19, 2020

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Covid-19 makes massive dent in global coal generation, as wind and solar thrive
Falling electricity use across the OECD due to Covid-19 has seen coal power output slashed, while renewables continue to gain market share.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 16, 2020

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Queensland adds $23m renewables training centre to Covid-19 stimulus
The Queensland government will establish a new renewable energy skills centre as part of its second tranche of Covid-19 stimulus measures.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 16, 2020

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Markets

Global wind and solar additions set new record in 2019, but more needed
Wind and solar additions surged to a new record in 2019, but experts warn that more will be needed to achieve Paris Agreement goal of zero emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 11, 2020

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Renewables

Researchers unveil solar windows that self-adjust to allow right amount of sunlight
Researchers develop self-adjusting solar window, that can automatically balance energy output with need for natural light into buildings.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 10, 2020

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Renewables

Massive 1000MW “baseload” wind, solar and hydrogen plant pitched for NSW
Some of Australia’s largest industrial manufacturers could make the switch to 100 per cent renewables under a $3.5 billion green hydrogen plant proposal.
Michael Mazengarb

May 20, 2020

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Markets

Origin electricity sales plunge as working-from-home soaks up rooftop solar
Origin Energy sees retail electricity sales slashed by 11 pct in first three months of 2020, as working-from-home uses more rooftop solar.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 30, 2020

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Renewables could add $A160 trillion to post Covid-19 economic recovery
Clean energy stimulus could help meet net zero emissions goals of Paris Agreement and generate more than $A159 trillion in benefits to global GDP above business-as-usual.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 22, 2020

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