Environmental Justice Australia states this year’s National Pollutant Inventory report results strengthens the case for getting tough on air pollution created by the nation’s coal-fired clunkers.
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530,000 Potential Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Sites Globally
Building on research carried out for Australia, ANU researchers say they have identified more than enough potential pumped hydro storage sites globally to make a world running on 100% renewables-based electricity a reality.
[Continue reading…]SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 10: Grid Management By Press Release
In Episode 10 of the SolarQuotes vodcast, Finn and Ronald comment on “truth hygiene” issues in energy-related press releases from politicians and discuss other articles recently published on the SQ blog.
[Continue reading…]Community Funded Solar Installations Officially Opened In Bendigo
Solar energy projects funded by Bendigo’s local community were officially opened last week in an event attended by Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio.
[Continue reading…]ACCC Again Calls For Solar Subsidy Axing
In a report released on Friday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has repeated its earlier recommendation that Australia’s major solar subsidy should be prematurely ended.
[Continue reading…]BrownPower: Finally Some Innovative Thinking From The Coal Industry
During the recent kerfuffle about the Approved Solar Retailer scheme, I had an epiphany. It dawned on me that the ‘new energy’ media landscape in Australia has become a victim of the ‘filter bubble’ culture – and is, in 2019, horribly lopsided. To be specific, scrolling through the news feeds there is very little coverage […]
[Continue reading…]City Of Sydney (Council) To Go 100% Renewable (Electricity)
In a decision endorsed by Council this week, the City of Sydney has committed to using 100 per cent renewable energy sources to meet its electricity needs.
[Continue reading…]Bad For Consumers & Bad For Business: CEC Approved Solar Retailer Scheme Now Mandatory In Victoria
Last week the Clean Energy Council announced their formerly voluntary Approved Solar Retailer Scheme would be — with the smallest of fig leafs — made mandatory for all companies installing residential rooftop solar power systems in Victoria. This means installers are faced with joining the scheme — if they can — or going out of […]
[Continue reading…]Thermal Battery Unveiled In South Australia
Adelaide company CCT Energy Storage yesterday took the wraps off its thermal battery, a device it says has unique capabilities.
[Continue reading…]SA Voters Back 100% Renewable Energy By 2030
New polling indicates 69% of South Australian voters support a transition to 100% renewables-based electricity in the state by 2030. Even One Nation supporters seem pretty keen on the idea.
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