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South Australia Loses Renewable Energy Leader Status

Renewable energy scorecard

South Australia is no longer the nation’s outright leader for renewable energy according to a report released yesterday by the Climate Council. [Read more…]

Solar Farm Proposal Called In By Victoria’s Planning Minister

Inverleigh wind and solar project

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Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne will reportedly make the final call on a solar farm project proposed for a site near Inverleigh. [Read more…]

Updated Home Battery Recycling Guide Released

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The Clean Energy Council has partnered with the Australian Battery Recycling Initiative (ABRI) to publish an updated Battery Recycling Guide.  [Read more…]

Progress On Australia’s Largest Urban Solar Farm

South Fremantle Solar

A proposed solar farm for South Fremantle in Western Australia is continuing to move forward, with Fremantle Council approving the business plan for the project last week. [Read more…]

Australia’s Emissions Report Published (Late Again) – Emissions Up (Again)

Carbon emissions in Australia

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While renewable energy is helping to rein in Australia’s carbon emissions, they are continuing to rise according to a government report. [Read more…]

Thumbs Down For Bookaar Solar Farm

Bookaar Solar Farm

Plans for a major solar farm near Camperdown in Victoria have hit a wall, with Corangamite Shire Council unanimously rejecting the proposal. [Read more…]

South Australia’s Energy Minister Warns Of Battery Subsidy Blacklisting

SA battery subsidy blacklisting

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SA’s Energy Minister has issued a warning that prospective Home Battery Scheme businesses engaged in deceptive marketing may not get a look-in. [Read more…]

More Accolades For Sunshine Coast Solar Farm

Another award for Sunshine Coast Solar Farm

Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Solar farm has picked up another award, this time at the Australian Regional Development Conference Awards 2018. [Read more…]

Final Rule On National Solar And Battery Storage Register Published

National solar and battery database

Last week the Australian Energy Market Commission released its final rule on establishing a distributed energy resources (DER) register for the National Electricity Market. [Read more…]

Greenpeace Pushes For 500,000 New Solar + Battery Installations In NZ

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Greenpeace has a plan that would put solar and storage on half a million New Zealand homes over the next decade – supported by diverting cash spent on subsidies for the oil and gas industry. [Read more…]

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