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Gunnedah Gunna Get Coal Power?

The Gunnedah region could be the future home of a cogeneration power station that will burn cotton plant waste – and coal. [Read more…]

Solar Victoria Warns On Marketing, Safety And Quality

Monitoring of Victoria's solar rebate

As applications for the Victorian solar rebate roll in, there’s an increased focus on ensuring safety and quality standards are being met – and that Victorians aren’t being ripped off. [Read more…]

Funding For Third Microgrid In Yackandandah

Another solar microgrid for Yackandandah

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Victoria’s Andrews Labor Government has announced funding to go towards a microgrid project in Yackandandah, the third for the town. [Read more…]

WA Community Energy Storage Trial Is Tesla Powered

Western Australia PowerBank Trial - Tesla Powerpack

Western Australian Energy Minister Ben Wyatt yesterday announced further details of PowerBank – a Western Power/Synergy trial offering virtual energy storage to solar households. [Read more…]

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

Battery recycling guide

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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…]

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