More local governments leading the way – at least eight councils across Australia have declared climate emergencies in December. [Read more…]
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Rocky Mountain Institute: “Game Over” For Gas Closer Than You Think
Does the rapid pace of battery technology mean game over for gas will be sooner than expected?
Governments’ flailing support for fossil fuels was handed another card marked “are you nuts?” last week, with the Rocky Mountain Institute releasing a report saying renewables plus batteries are already cheaper than new gas plants, and will be cheaper than existing gas plants in the mid-2020s. [Read more…]
EVs In The NT – Discussion Paper Released
The Northern Territory Government is delving into the potential opportunities, benefits and challenges of supporting electric vehicle uptake in the Territory. [Read more…]
South Australian Government Releases Hydrogen Action Plan
South Australia’s Marshall Government has taken the wraps off its plan for making the state a major green hydrogen producer and exporter. [Read more…]
NT’s Draft Climate Change Response “Utter Crap”
There are many references to solar power in the Northern Territory Government’s Draft Climate Change Response, but it treads super-lightly on the topic of hydraulic fracturing, aka fracking. [Read more…]
Energy Transformation Must Be Accelerated : IRENA
More renewables are key to helping reach climate goals says the International Renewable Energy Agency, but we’re going to need to pick up the pace. [Read more…]
More Solar For Northern Territory Airports
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Several solar farms and an off-site battery storage system will be built in the NT with the assistance of funding provided to Northern Territory Airports Pty Ltd. [Read more…]
The SA Election: Energy Policies Compared
On Saturday the 17th of March South Australians will head to school, church, the RSL, or where ever their local polling booth happens to be to cast their ballot in the state government election. I’ve already received the piece of colored paper I’m supposed to bring with me so I can vote. It’s very different from the good old days in Queensland when the only paper you needed to make your vote count was brown and in the form of a bag full of cash. [Read more…]
Hydraulic Fracturing In The Northern Territory? No Fracking Way
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An open letter to the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the NT and the Territory’s Government states development of onshore shale gas and shale oil fields should not proceed – under any circumstances. [Read more…]
Big Batteries Projects For Queensland And Northern Territory
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Huge battery systems could be installed in QLD and NT reasonably soon – and one may be bigger than what is currently the world’s largest operating lithium-ion battery storage facility, which is located in South Australia. [Read more…]
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