17 August More REneweconomy News

Turnbull doesn’t need new baseload, he just needs some balls

No-one wants to invest in new baseload power. It makes no economic, or environmental sense. Deep down, Malcolm Turnbull understands this, but does he have the courage of his convictions, if that is what they were, to overcome the nonsense from the conservative ideologues?

Visit Giles Parkinson, 15h ago
WA could be solar exporter, but it needs a solar industry first

Report says WA’s Pilbara must first establish local solar industry if it wants to offer Indonesia competitive rates on PV generation.

Visit Sophie Vorrath, 15h ago
AGL hits pause on virtual power plant in technology “rethink”

AGL tells its “virtual power plant” customers in Adelaide their installation will be delayed while it reviews technology choices for the program.

Visit Giles Parkinson, 16h ago
New demand management plan could match “half a Hazelwood”

AER’s proposed demand management scheme could deliver flexible capacity equivalent to half the closed Hazelwood coal-plant.

Visit Giles Parkinson, 16h ago
Hundreds register interest in Qld renewables + storage auction

Queensland’s 400MW reverse auction for renewables and energy storage has been flooded with interest.

Visit Sophie Vorrath, 17h ago

Wind and solar produce three times more energy than IEA admits

The IEA energy statistics underestimates the role of wind and solar in the world’s energy mix – by a factor of three. Here’s why.

Visit Erik Sauar, 17h ago
Vector to boost its smart energy solutions

Vector will be expanding its energy storage options for residential, industrial, and commercial customers, starting with LG Chem’s battery storage products.

Visit Vector, 18h ago
Delta Electricity engages Entura to support Vales Point solar farm

Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has been appointed by Delta Electricity to provide engineering services to support the development of the proposed Vales Point power station solar farm.

Visit Hydro Tasmania, 18h ago
Battery storage: Who’s leading on quality and brand recognition?

Tesla and LG Chem are leading the battery storage market in terms of brand recognition, but the issue of quality throws up some other names.

Visit Warwick Johnston, 19h ago

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