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Hobart City Council Divesting From Fossil Fuels – Completely

Fossil fuel divestment - Hobart, Tasmania

The fossil fuel divestment juggernaut rumbles on, with Hobart City Council announcing it was getting on board in a big way.

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From Oil Rigs To Solar Fuel Rigs

Solar fuels rig

Engineers at Columbia University have developed what they say is practical floating solar powered hydrogen-generating device that doesn’t require pumps or membranes.

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Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Goes Solar

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

A 312 kilowatt solar power system is now operating at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre – with battery storage to come.

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The Solar Panel Warranty Paradox

solar panel warranty paradox

Why Solar Panel Warranties Are Less Important Than You May Think I’ve written one or two blog articles over the years and if you’ve happen to have seen them, you may have noticed I have a thing about solar panel warranties.  Specifically, I like ’em long.  The longer the better.  It’s a little peccadillo of […]

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140MW Solar Farm Proposed For Mulwala

Mulwala Solar Farm - ESCO Pacific

A 140MW solar farm that may include battery storage has been proposed for a site near the town of Mulwala in New South Wales.

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AEMC Releases 2017 Residential Electricity Price Trends Report

Electricity pricing in Australia

The Australian Energy Market Commission’s outlook  for residential electricity prices over the next couple of years is a mixed bag of news.

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Powering Past Coal Alliance Builds – Australia Still MIA

Powering Past Coal Alliance

The number of member countries to join an international alliance with a goal of rapidly phasing-out conventional coal power has quickly grown.

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International Battery Storage Standard Adopted In Australia

Australian battery storage standard

Standards Australia announced the adoption of an international battery standard last week, part of a larger plan to help ensure Australian consumers are protected as the home energy storage market grows.

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CEFC Clocks Up 1GW+ Of Large-Scale Solar Investments

Solar Power - Clean Energy Finance Corporation

Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation is finishing the year on a strong note, committing $207 million in debt finance to accelerate the development of two large-scale solar farms.

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NAB Ends Coal Mine Financing, Creates New Renewables Portfolio

National Australia Bank - Renewables vs. coal

National Australia Bank announced yesterday funding for new thermal coal mining projects was now off the table and a Low Carbon Shared Portfolio, a new way for institutional investors to back renewable energy projects.

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