A community meeting exploring the path to a clean, secure and affordable energy future for South Australia is to be held tomorrow night (Tuesday, October 3).
Proposal To Penalise Coal Seam Gas Holdout States Gains Steam
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CSG gasfield in Queensland | Image: Lock The Gate Alliance
States banning unconventional gas and fracking activities could miss out on some GST revenue if a proposal by the Commonwealth Grants Commission is implemented.
Tesla Powering Ahead On Projects
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Powerpack battery system, Jamestown South Australia | Image: Tesla
Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, have hit the headlines multiple times over the last week – here’s a roundup of some of the major stories.
No More STCs For Solar Panel Replacements
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Changes will help discourage solar panel shonkiness
It will soon be more difficult for shonky solar companies to take advantage of Australia’s small-scale technology certificates (STC) system.
QLD’s Lilyvale Solar Farm Reaches Financial Close
It’s all systems go for Fotowatio Renewable Ventures’ 100MW Lilyvale Solar Farm, which will soon commence construction at a site around 50 kilometres from Emerald in Queensland.
Australian Solar Hot Water Diverter Company Scores Grant
The Victorian Government recently announced a $100,000 grant for a local producer of hot water diverter devices to assist it in increasing production.
Northvolt And ABB Sign MoU For European Battery ‘Gigafactory’
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Northvolt Battery Factory Sketch
ABB and energy storage startup Northvolt have established a partnership relating to the construction of Europe’s largest lithium-ion battery factory and other activities.
Stormwater And Solar Power To Drought-Proof Sydney Sports Park
A solar-powered water recycling project has been launched by Sydney’s Blacktown City Council, capturing stormwater for sports field irrigation at Blacktown International Sportspark.
Subsidy-Free Solar + Storage Facility Opens In The UK
The UK’s first large-scale solar facility to operate without a government subsidy was officially opened earlier today.
More Solar Power For Goulburn Mulwaree Council
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Last week, New South Wales’ Goulburn Mulwaree Council voted to install solar panels on a new warehouse building – and it seems there’s plenty more PV in the pipeline.
Currently Raging Debates: