15,000 Scientists From 184 Countries Warn Humanity of Environmental Catastrophe
More than 15,000 scientists have signed a chilling article titled “World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice,” urging global leaders to save the planet from environmental catastrophe.
Australia’s dirtiest industry dealt another blow as Commonwealth Bank rule out new coal projects
Greenpeace welcomes the announcement today by the Commonwealth Bank that the bank would distance itself from coal projects.
Consumers to displace fossil fuels as biggest supplier of energy
Network operator Ausnet says consumers will provide nearly half of their electricity needs, surpassing fossil fuels as the biggest supplier to the grid.
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Canberra homes battle to be energy champions
ACT homes with solar and batteries are taking energy saving to the next level by competing with their neighbours to be named Canberra’s super solar heroes thanks to a new website by Reposit Power and SolarHub.
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17 November REneweconomy news
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Gas generators profit from scarcity in S.A. again, and againBig gas generators in South Australia have combined again to create “scarcity” and push prices into orbit, pocketing windfall profits at the expense of consumers.
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Tasmanian tech drives renewable RottnestHydro Tasmania’s Hybrid Energy Solutions team has installed a 600 kilowatt solar array to complement the island’s existing 600kW wind turbine.
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Australia’s dirtiest industry dealt another blow as Commonwealth Bank rule out new coal projectsGreenpeace welcomes the announcement today by the Commonwealth Bank that the bank would distance itself from coal projects.
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Consumers to displace fossil fuels as biggest supplier of energyNetwork operator Ausnet says consumers will provide nearly half of their electricity needs, surpassing fossil fuels as the biggest supplier to the grid.
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NSW bowls club boosts solar capacity to 414kW, to cut grid power by 25%Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club joins commercial solar boom, adding another 314kW to existing 100kW array to save $75,000 a year.
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“Autononbus” driverless shuttle trial kicks off at Victoria’s La Trobe UniDriverless shuttle bus trial kicks off at La Trobe University’s Bundoora campus, to test the use of autonomous vehicles as “last mile” transport solutions.
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How China is driving global green shift in electric power sectorThe IEA has recently published its new report Renewables 2017, which received maximum coverage around the world for its argument that solar PV is now growing faster than any other energy source.
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Victoria utility installs first large-scale solar system on water tankWannon Water says 100kW system first to be put on utility water tank in Australia, will provide all power for water treatment facility on sunny days.
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Canberra homes battle to be energy championsACT homes with solar and batteries are taking energy saving to the next level by competing with their neighbours to be named Canberra’s super solar heroes thanks to a new website by Reposit Power and SolarHub.
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Soltec to serve Australian solar marketThe European leader in solar tracking continues international expansion to APAC region with a new subsidiary in Sydney.
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