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“Pivotal moment” for ClearVue as it lands first order for solar cladding on iconic Perth building
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Australian solar innovator says first order for solar cladding shows the value the market is starting to place on energy efficient smart building solutions.
on Wed, 12PM
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Perth company successfully switches on solid state battery using table salt
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Perth-based Altech Batteries switches on prototype sodium-chloride solid state battery in Germany.
#atc #sodium #lithium #altechbatteriesltd
on Wed, 10AM
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Wind turbine feeds directly into electrolysers in hydrogen first, paving way for off-grid production
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A European hydrogen test project has successfully linked a wind turbine with two electrolysers, which could make it possible to generate off-grid green hydrogen at sea and drive down production cos…
on Sep 6
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Endangered sea snake could kill plans for massive $30 billion offshore gas field
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A sea snake added to the federal government’s endangered species list could scupper Woodside’s $30 billion-plus Browse Basin gas plans.
on Sep 6
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Nuclear won’t cut it: CCA says Australia must go all in on renewables to meet climate targets
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Comprehensive new report puts renewables at the centre of all plausible pathways to meet Australia’s climate targets – including 10 years early. Nuclear, meanwhile, won’t get us there b…
on Sep 5
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Solar car parks: Australia’s great untapped PV potential
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Putting solar PV shades over available outdoor car parks in Australia could generate 34 TWh of electricity a year, and help charge the growing number of EVs.
on Fri, 10AM
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Renewable penetration record falls for third time this week on Australia’s main grid
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Renewable records fall for the third time in five days, and likely more to follow as coal fired generators learn how to switch off and then back on again.
on Fri, 10AM
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If Peter Dutton has a better understanding of the cost of building nuclear, then let’s see it
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IEEFA’s recent research on the cost of building nuclear is detailed and extensively referenced, with the methods laid out transparently. Dismissing it as “cherry-picked” and ̶…
on Fri, 7AM
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Solar and wind less than half the cost of fossil fuels as price falls continue
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When compared to fossil fuel and nuclear options, solar PV’s global costs in 2023 were 56 per cent lower, while onshore wind’s costs were even lower.
on Tue, 11AM
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Coal generators are learning how to shut down for solar in significant boost to renewable switch
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The owner of one of Australia’s biggest coal generators has shut down one of its units for six hours in a trial to see how the technology can dance around the huge and growing solar duck curv…
on Tue, 9AM
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Exmouth, gateway to Ningaloo, to go 80 per cent renewables with help of solar and battery
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Energy providers to aim for their highest share of renewables to meet green expectations suitable for a town that is the gateway to a world heritage site.
on Tue, 8AM
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Renewable records tumble for second day in a row, pushing fossil fuels to new lows
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The instantaneous share of renewables in Australia’s main grid reaches new highs for second day in a row, steadily nudging out fossil fuels.
on Tue, 6AM
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The Breamlea wind turbine was built in 1987 but owner Barwon Water says the parts no longer exist to keep it operational.
on Mon, 8AM
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Nordex targets higher, stronger winds with new 200-metre turbine tower
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German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has unveiled a hybrid concrete and steel tower with a hub height of 200 metres, the highest hub height in the world to date.
on Mon, 4AM
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“I’m not a moron:” Barnaby Joyce warns of exploding solar PV and hot water systems
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Nationals MP continues his campaign of fear and doubt against Chinese made inverters, hot water controls and EVs.
on Mon, 4AM
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A multi-billion dollar solar sheep rental industry is taking shape in Australia
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Solar grazing is a multi-billion dollar industry in the US. Australian farmers are beginning to think about how it might work here, too.
on Mon, 3AM
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South Australia sets spectacular new records for wind, solar and negative demand
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South Australia sets some stunning new renewable records, Queensland coal falls to record low and Victoria rooftop solar leaps to record high, although no PV had to be switched off.
on Sun, 11PM
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State owned Stanwell Corp is not taking chances on the election next month, consuming a deal to buy a major wind farm project to accelerate its transition from coal.
on Sun, 1PM
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AEMO issues a first of its kind “minimum load” warning for Victoria as the state heads into the AFL grand final. Will rooftop PV have to be switched off?
on Sep 27
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New solar cells break efficiency record – and could supercharge how we get energy from the Sun
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Recent developments toward high efficiency perovskite-silicon tandem cells indicate a bright future for solar power, ensuring it continues to play a prominent role in the global transition to renew…
on Sep 27
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Solar industry irate as Victorians to bear cost of technology to switch off rooftop PV
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Industry insiders are angry that Victorians will have to pay networks’ costs of complying with the new solar switch off mechanism.
on Sep 26
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Energy storage jobs will soon overtake those in coal and gas
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The electricity workforce will need to double in five years to achieve Australia’s 2030 renewable energy target. Jobs in energy storage alone will overtake domestic coal and gas jobs.
on Sep 26
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Andrew Forrest unveils detailed plans to eliminate gas and diesel at his giant iron ore operations by 2030. “When will companies stop burning fossil fuels,” he said.
on Sep 26
From reneweconomy.com.au
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Rapidly falling costs of solar and batteries have underpinned record investment in renewables, but the pace of investment is still short of the COP28 target of tripling global capacity by 2030.
on Sep 25
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Powercor wins bid to plug in bigger wind, solar and battery projects
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Victorian electricity distribution company wins transmission licence, an achievement it says will create more competition and faster connections for new wind and solar in the state.
on Sep 25
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NSW grants licence to consortium picked to deliver first renewable energy zone
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Consortium of companies picked to build the transmission system for the Central-West Orana renewable energy zone has been awarded an operator’s licence.
on Sep 25
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Fortescue announces $4 billion deal for hundreds of electric trucks, dozers and excavators to help eliminate fossil fuels at its mines by the end of the decade.
on Sep 25
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US government tips billions into battery manufacturing projects
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Biden government announces huge support package across 25 projects and 14 states to “boost the domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials nationwide.”
on Sep 25
From reneweconomy.com.au
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Latest data from the Clean Energy Council finds Australia hurtling towards a major new milestone for rooftop solar capacity and adding batteries to the mix at a record rate.
on Sep 25
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Dutton’s baseload nuclear plan shows he does not understand energy systems, Bowen says
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Dutton accused of not understanding the energy system by federal energy minister Chris Bowen, while former state energy minister Matt Kean also says nuclear not a suitable companion to renewables.
on Sep 24
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Not enough demand: Big batteries may be told to stand by on empty to avoid rooftop solar switch-off
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In move to address plunging grid demand in the middle of the day, market operator may force big batteries to discharge and stand by on empty as alternative to switching off rooftop solar.
on Sep 24
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Last coal power station in UK prepares to close
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The last coal-fired power station in the UK will close within days, nearly 143 years after the world’s first coal-fired power station began operating in nearby London.
on Sep 24
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Australia on track to add 7GW of new wind and solar this year, as investment bounces back
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Latest quarterly report from the Clean Energy Regulator reveals a promising uptick in large-scale wind and solar investment and unstoppable momentum in the rooftop PV market.
on Sep 24
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Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan still has no costings, and no grid connection: It’s a political hoax
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Peter Dutton’s big speech on nuclear provided a couple of new porkies, and no details of what, why, when and how much. Just denial and delay.
on Sep 23
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More renewable energy records tumble across the grid as solar and wind flex their muscles
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Renewable energy records continue to fall across the National Electricity Market, including a new high for rooftop solar in NSW and a new peak for the potential amount of renewables in Queensland.
on Sep 23
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“Absolutely world leading:” Why Australia is leading the charge away from baseload power
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AEMO boss Daniel Westerman on why the future of Australia’s grid lies in variable renewables, storage and dispatchable energy. Baseload power, he says, is a construct whose time has passed.
on Sep 23
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Explainer: How the “climate trigger” could be the answer to Australia’s fossil fuel problem
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Australia’s national environment law is completely blind to the issue of climate change. A ‘climate trigger’ could be the most powerful step Australia can take towards tackling gl…
on Sep 23
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“Economic insanity:” Treasurer slams Peter Dutton’s nuclear power plan
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Coalition plans to build seven nuclear power plants are “economic insanity”, the treasurer says, ahead of a speech by the opposition leader unveiling details behind the policy.
on Sep 22
From reneweconomy.com.au
Peter Dutton is about to talk nuclear at CEDA. Will he be fact checked by Chris Uhlmann?
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Peter Dutton is due to explain his nuclear power policy at a CEDA event next week. Will he finally be fact-checked?
on Sep 21
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More solar companies in Germany cut jobs amid weakening rooftop demand
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Despite a strong performance over the past two years, Germany’s solar sector is facing declining demand and a weakening market, leading to major cutbacks among PV companies.
on Sep 20
From reneweconomy.com.au
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IEA report lists South Australia alongside Denmark as the only other energy system in the world successfully managing significant volumes of surplus variable solar and wind – and facing huge challe…
on Sep 20
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Bowen says Coalition nuclear plan could be catastrophic for industry because of huge supply gaps as the Coalition seeks to stop renewables and “sweat” coal while waiting for reactors to…
on Sep 20
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People power: How rooftop PV now rules roost over coal in the midday sun
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The gap between rooftop solar and coal hits new peak, with output from homes and businesses almost double that of the country’s remaining coal generators at times.
on Sep 20
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Coca-Cola to hit 100 pct renewables in Australia one year early with new contract for NSW solar
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The world’s most iconic soft-drink brand will meet its goal of using 100% renewables across its Australian operations by 1 January 2025 thanks to a newly signed VPPA.
on Sep 19
From reneweconomy.com.au
“Too afraid of China:” Meyer Burger chief quits and lambasts EU for failing to defend solar industry
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Departing chief of Swiss solar manufacturer reaffirms his belief that Europe can compete against China on PV production, despite company’s ongoing struggle to survive.
on Sep 19
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China solar giant Trina seeks approval for biggest battery project in Australia
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Chinese solar giant Trina seeks planning approval for what would be the biggest battery project in Australia, as W.A. becomes centre stage for lithium-ion storage projects.
on Sep 19
From reneweconomy.com.au
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Australia could double its rooftop solar by 2030, but to do so will require new homes to be built with solar, solar on social housing, and businesses to start installing.
on Sep 18
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Wind farm owner says “blind spot” fixed to protect eagles from turbine blade strike
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Goldwind says it is maintaining a stable population of eagles at its Cattle Hill wind farm after adding a 17th detection camera to the project, on a taller tower.
on Sep 18
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Potential renewables hits record 102.5 pct of grid demand in sign of the future
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Level of potential renewables, including curtailed wind and solar, hits new record as two big batteries flex their muscles for the first time and set new charging and discharging peaks.
on Sep 18
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Going greener: Big PV and battery project gets federal tick after pushing “conservoltaic” benefits
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Singapore-backed solar and battery project in Queensland approved by federal government after highlighting “conservoltaics”, improving the land and water quality.
on Sep 18