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Western Downs Regional Council has announced approval of another large-scale solar farm in its region – the second to be approved by Council this week.
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22,000 Potential Pumped Hydro Storage Sites Identified Across Australia
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Researchers at ANU say 22,000+ potential pumped hydro sites they have identified across Australia represent storage capacity of 67,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh), far more than the nation requires to support a reliable 100% renewable energy based electricity system.
WA Hikes Electricity Bills 20% For Poorest, 1% For Billionaires
Supply charge rises in WA will hurt the poorest the most.
On the first of July electricity prices increased in Western Australia. This was not a surprise as the state government had announced prices would be increasing over the next three years. The surprise was they increased them in the worst possible way. [Read more…]
Craig Kelly: AGL Speaks With Forked Tongue On Liddell Power Station
Liberal backbencher Craig Kelly has accused AGL of being deceitful with regard to the Liddell Power Station stoush. Pot, meet kettle?
Greener Government Buildings Funding For Victorian Health Services
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$26 million in funding will be made available through the Greener Government Buildings program for solar power installations and energy efficiency upgrades at hospitals and regional health services in Victoria.
Flinders Uni Unveils World Solar Challenge Entry
Still a work in progress – Flinders University’s Investigator III
Flinders University’s first solar car entry in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, Investigator III, was unveiled yesterday – and the pressure is on to have the vehicle ready for next month’s race.
Sustainable House Day On Sunday, September 17
If you’re looking for energy efficiency ideas for your current home or a new build, check out some of Australia’s most environmentally progressive homes on show on Sustainable House Day this Sunday.
Kerfuffle Over Potential Liddell Power Station Sale And Life-Support
Ageing Liddell Power Station’s ears are burning as well as its coal
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s attempts to keep an old coal fired power station in New South Wales operating past its use-by date has caused quite a stir.
5.9GW+ Of Small Scale Solar Installed In Australia
July 2017 Totals – Clean Energy Regulator
Installations of solar panel systems in Australia in July brought the nation’s cumulative small-scale PV total to over 5.9 gigawatts.
Sapphire Wind Farm May Expand To Incorporate Solar Power
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CWP Renewables has reportedly submitted details to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment for an expansion of Sapphire Wind Farm to include 200MW of solar power capacity.
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