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Australian news, and some related international items

SA Power Networks taps solar to cut dependence on its own grid — RenewEconomy

South Australia’s biggest electricity distribution company is seeking to reduce dependence on its very own grid, by installing just under 500kW of solar across two depots. The post SA Power Networks taps solar to cut dependence on its own grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Latrobe Valley electric truck maker gets multiple orders from US — RenewEconomy

Victoria-based SEA Electric will soon have its Australian designed electric trucks in use from Detroit to San Francisco. The post Latrobe Valley electric truck maker gets multiple orders from US appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hot March, Melting Sea Ice, Record High CO2, and a Weak El Nino — robertscribbler

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Good afternoon everyone. It’s April 15 of 2019. And it’s high time I provided another update on the present global climate state. (Indicators explained.) Yes, I’ve been off this cart for a bit due to my personal climate action that I’m calling extreme clean. And I’ve got to say that this action is in solidarity […]

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AEMO to model rapid transition to renewables, quicker exit from coal — RenewEconomy

AEMO urged by major utilities and others to model rapid transition to renewables and quicker exit from coal, along with “real” Paris climate commitment. The post AEMO to model rapid transition to renewables, quicker exit from coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Know your NEM: Do Queensland unions hate solar more than hard right? — RenewEconomy

Do unions in Queensland hate renewable energy as much as the hard right? Meanwhile, Queensland’s Labor government shown up by S.A. Liberals. The post Know your NEM: Do Queensland unions hate solar more than hard right? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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It’s time for a smarter RET that recognises flexible generation — RenewEconomy

The RET should be extended, but also adapted to encourage “flexible” capacity that recognises and amplifies the varying time value of generated renewable electricity. The post It’s time for a smarter RET that recognises flexible generation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Woolworths green bond flooded with orders as retailer looks to solar, efficiency — RenewEconomy

Woolworths green bond – “first ever” by a retail supermarket company – raises more than enough to finance installation of rooftop solar, energy efficient lighting and fridges. The post Woolworths green bond flooded with orders as retailer looks to solar, efficiency appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rooftop solar to add 2,000MW in 2019, another Liddell by 2022 — RenewEconomy

Australia’s booming rooftop solar market on track to deliver more than 2GW of capacity in 2019, and enough to replace Liddell coal plant by its closing date of 2022. The post Rooftop solar to add 2,000MW in 2019, another Liddell by 2022 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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