More Trouble For Adani’s Australian Carmichael Coal Mine Project

Coal mining

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The coal-fired heat is being turned up on Adani – the question is, will the company finally choke on the toxic smoke being created and abandon its Carmichael coal mine plans? [Read more…]

The Renewable Energy Opportunity For Thailand

Renewable energy in Thailand

Thailand has the potential to achieve 37 per cent renewable energy by 2036, saving it billions of dollars each year and helping the country to meet rapidly growing electricity demand. [Read more…]

Bendigo Needs More Solar Power

Solar panels - Bendigo, Victoria

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A recently released report states a “business-as-usual” approach by the City of Greater Bendigo in Victoria won’t be enough to achieve Council’s emissions targets. [Read more…]

Mega Enphase Microinverter Installation

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Enphase Energy has announced the largest installation to date in the Asia-Pacific region of its microinverters, and one of the largest globally. [Read more…]

Renewables In Mining : Resistance Is Futile

Solar power in Australia's mining industry

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Using renewables as a major component of an effective energy management program, miners can slash their energy costs by up to 25% in existing operations and 50% in new mines says a Deloitte report released yesterday. [Read more…]

Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – December 2017

Solar power interest in Australia - November 2017

November proved to be yet another month many Australians were seeking quotes for installing solar power systems as a step towards lower electricity bills. [Read more…]

MoU Seeks To Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption In Australia

Electric vehicle uptake in Australia

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A meeting in Adelaide on Friday saw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by seven Australian states, territories and cities with a goal of accelerating the nation’s transition to electric vehicles. [Read more…]

Google Reaches 100% Renewable Energy Target

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Late last week, Google announced its latest renewable energy purchases brought its wind and solar capacity to more than 3 gigawatts and made good on the company’s commitment to running on 100% renewables. [Read more…]

NT’s Cash Splash On Renewable Energy Research And Development

Renewables research and development

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On Saturday, the Northern Territory’s Government announced $1.5 million in funding for renewable energy research and development projects. [Read more…]

Tesla’s South Australian Big Battery Project “Extraordinary”

Tesla Powerpack Big Battery Project

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The official opening of Tesla’s Powerpack battery project in South Australia demonstrates how rapidly large-scale energy storage can be rolled out says the Clean Energy Council. [Read more…]

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