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Applications & Installations
Tamworth Solar Farm and battery storage approved The proposed 65 MW Tamworth Solar Farm and integrated battery storage system is a step closer to fruition after the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and the Environment gave the project its tick of approval.
David Carroll
Dec 03, 2020
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Markets & Policy
AEMC to review smart meter rules The Australian Energy Market Commission has launched an independent review into the rules governing electricity meters to see what needs to be done to accelerate the take-up of smart meters.
David Carroll
Dec 03, 2020
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Applications & Installations
Horizon looks to future with green hydrogen microgrid Western Australian utility Horizon Power will build the nation’s first remote microgrid using renewable hydrogen generation at Denham, in the state’s northwest, having secured the support of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
David Carroll
Nov 27, 2020
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Technology & Products
Renewables outshine gas in race to replace Liddell A new report from energy consultancy Reputex has thrown cold water on the Federal Government’s plan to replace AGL’s ageing Liddell coal-fired power station with a gas option.
David Carroll
Nov 27, 2020
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Applications & Installations
New rules smooth path for renewable energy zones The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has proposed changes to the rules governing how electricity generators connect to the grid in a bid to help pave the way for the introduction of renewable energy zones (REZs).
David Carroll
Nov 27, 2020
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Report: Australia shapes as green energy “superpower” Australia is positioned to become a renewable energy “superpower” with multinational consultancy Ernst & Young (EY) suggesting the nation’s green hydrogen and solar energy export plans have it well placed to take advantage of a growing market.
David Carroll
Nov 26, 2020
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Technology & Products
Origin bets big on batteries as part of evolution Origin Energy has unveiled plans to build up to five big batteries as the Australian energy utility accelerates its transition to clean energy.
David Carroll
Nov 26, 2020
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Technology & Products
Module manufacturer tips China ruling to have major bearing on Australian market The Australian arm of South Korean solar technology giant Hanwha Q-Cells has applauded the decision by the Chinese Patent Office to uphold the validity of the company’s intellectual property rights on key technology.
David Carroll
Nov 26, 2020
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Markets & Policy
Morrison to feel the heat as U.S. turns to clean energy future The election of Joe Biden as U.S. president is set to heap further pressure on Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to lay out a clear and firm strategy charting the nation’s transition to a clean energy future.
David Carroll
Nov 20, 2020
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