A proposed huge wind and solar energy project in Western Australia’s East Pilbara region looks like it has cleared another hurdle, subject to conditions. [Read more…]
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Shell Pledges Net Zero Emissions
Has fossil fuel goliath Shell had a real road to Damascus moment? The company says it plans to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. [Read more…]
Door-To-Door Solar Sales Warning From CEC
Door-to-door sales haven’t been a good look for Australia’s home solar energy sector at the best of times. In the current situation, the practice would be just plain dumb. [Read more…]
NSW Regional Community Energy Project Funding Winners Announced
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The Berejiklian Government has announced recipients sharing in more than $15 million in grants for community energy projects in regional areas across New South Wales. [Read more…]
Build It And They Will Come: Transmission Key To 100% Renewable Energy
ANU’s Professor Andrew Blakers says we need to build out transmission lines urgently.
If you wanted to block the expansion of renewable energy, a good place to start is to put bureaucratic roadblocks in the way of new, long distance electricity transmission infrastructure.
Discussing his participation in last week’s 100% renewable energy workshop at ANU, the university’s Professor Andrew Blakers told SolarQuotes transmission is the biggest short-term problem facing renewables in Australia. [Read more…]
Tasmanian Government Sets New Renewable Energy Target
Tasmanian Premier and Minister for Climate Change Peter Gutwein has again lifted the bar for his state’s renewable energy future. [Read more…]
100% Renewables Is Hard – But 96% Is Easy Says Windlab’s David Osmond
The road to 96% renewables is relatively cheap and easy. So let’s crack on!
A common delaying tactic of the enemies of our environment is to repeatedly remind us getting to 100% renewables, even for electricity generation, is difficult and expensive.
100% renewable is expensive, says Windlab’s David Osmond – but getting nearly all the way there, 96%, is easy and relatively cheap. [Read more…]
Daintree Microgrid Project Feasibility Study “On Track”
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A feasibility study for a proposed solar-based microgrid project in Queensland’s Daintree region will be completed and delivered on time says Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch. [Read more…]
Canavan: Renewables The “Dole Bludgers” Of Energy
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Senator Matt Canavan is ramping up his pro-coal power message for North Queensland, and has made an interesting comment about renewables. [Read more…]
Australian Renewable Energy Agency To Run Out Of Cash Soon
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will reportedly run out of money for new projects around the middle of this year. The Australia Institute says the organisation should be re-funded. [Read more…]
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