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Australia’s Big 4 Banks Still Sniffing Around Fossil Fuels

Australian banks and fossil fuel loans

Major Australian banks were getting back into fossil fuels in 2018 according to a new report from Market Forces, but there was also a big increase in exposure to renewable energy.

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30 MW/8 MWh Grid Scale Battery In SA Fully Operational

ESCRI grid scale battery

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) says a 30 MW/8 MWh grid-scale battery project at the Dalrymple substation on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula is now live and connected to the National Electricity Market (NEM).

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Australian Power Project Pushing For HELE Coal

Australian electricity prices - HELE coal claims

A new report ranking power prices in the National Electricity Market makes some curious claims about so-called high-efficiency, low emissions (HELE) coal fired power generation.

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Solar Installation Audit: 20% Of Installs Sub-Standard – More Than 2% Dangerous

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Australia’s Renewable Energy Target or RET was audited last year and a report released last month.  It’s a 25,000 word report so I’m not going into everything it covers.  There’s way too much detail for that.  It’s enormous.  If you wanted me to write that many words it would take me all day.  Even longer […]

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Two New Large-Scale Solar Energy Projects For The Northern Territory

Solar energy in the Northern Territory

The NT Government announced yesterday that the Territory will be powered by 10% solar energy by the end of 2019.

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BYD B-Box Pro 13.8 Added To SA Home Battery Scheme

BYD B-Box Pro 13.8

Choices of battery systems continue to grow in South Australia’s Home Battery Scheme, with BYD the latest to be added to the list.

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Geopolitical Consequences Of The Transition To Renewables

Energy transformation report

A recently published report states a new energy age will reshape relations between states and regions around the world. This presents dangers and opportunities for Australia.

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REC Boosts Solar Panel Product Warranty

REC solar panels

REC Group announced last week it was providing a significant boost to its TwinPeak and N-Peak solar panel product warranties.

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Feedback Invited On Behind The Meter Industry Code Of Conduct

Behind The Meter Industry Code of Conduct

Stakeholders and the public are encouraged to provide feedback a new industry code of conduct being developed to help further protect Australian purchasers of PV and battery systems, along with other “behind-the-meter” products.

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Kidston Cranking A Heap Of Solar Electricity Goodness – And Cash

Kidston solar energy project

Genex Power has released a revenue update for its 50MW Kidston Solar Project (KS1) in North Queensland, along with some energy generation statistics.

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