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Construction works begin for 2 GWh Collie big battery

Western Australian government-owned utility Synergy has commenced construction of its third grid-scale battery as the state government looks to ramp up energy storage capacity to support its planned transition from coal-fired power generation to renewables.

Coalition of clean energy stakeholders call for “measured and considered” local content in renewable energy projects

A coalition of leading interest groups across Australia has called on the federal government to introduce local content requirements in renewable energy projects. Multiple economic, business and social benefits for the Australian economy would result, according to the groups.

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Shelter WA highlights benefits of energy efficient social housing in Western Australia

Social housing advocate group Shelter WA has called on the Western Australian government to invest in the energy efficiency of social housing. With rising temperatures, upgrading energy efficiency in social housing, including solar and energy storage, would alleviate power bills as well as state healthcare costs.

Renewable energy projects to enjoy faster approval in Victoria

Premier Jacinta Allan today announced that the Victorian government will accelerate planning approvals for renewable energy projects. The move is meant to ensure that projects that bring energy prices down can come online with greater speed.

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European Parliament approves legal requirement to install solar on buildings

Legislation that would require EU member states to integrate solar installations into future building works, and retroactively install PV on buildings, is one step closer to becoming law, after being approved by members of the European Parliament.

Investor group calls for policy support to deliver ‘critical’ battery storage

A new report published by the Clean Energy Investor Group calls for federal and state governments to financially back long-duration energy storage assets to ensure Australia’s clean energy transition 2030 targets are met.

Weekend read: Thin prospects

The production of PV ingots and wafers remains the most highly concentrated of all the production stages in the silicon solar supply chain. Yet efforts to re-establish production in Europe and the United States are not for the faint-hearted.

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NSW commits to improve approvals process for renewables projects

New South Wales has committed to reform the planning approvals process for renewable energy developments amid criticism that the current process isn’t fit for purpose and is slowing the state’s transition from coal-dominated generation to a renewables-dominated grid.

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NT scheme sets pace for residential solar battery storage adoption

The Northern Territory has emerged as the national leader in solar battery adoption with more than 30% of homes and businesses with rooftop solar systems having now installed a battery.

Clean energy manufacturing sector urged to get a move on

Tindo Solar, the country’s only manufacturer of PV panels, has warned Australia must move quickly if it is to capitalise on the manufacturing opportunities presented by the global clean energy transition or risk being left behind.

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